Update the process for verifying contact lens prescriptions to improve patient safety and reduce fraud.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act?
The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act, known as H.R. 4282, has remained in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since July 1, 2025. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This proposal has seen no activity for 12 months, which is a common outcome for legislation in the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act (H.R. 4282 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2748 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2748 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
H. Griffith (R-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.