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        <fullName>Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]</fullName>
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          <name>Diabetes</name>
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        <text><![CDATA[ Federal Employee Health Benefits Glaucoma Screening Act - Requires that a contract made or a health benefits plan approved under the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program provide coverage for screening for glaucoma for individuals determined to be at high risk for glaucoma, individuals with a family history of glaucoma, and individuals with diabetes.]]></text>
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