[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 155 (Monday, October 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     VISION CARE FOR KIDS ACT 2007

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                            HON. CONNIE MACK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 15, 2007

  Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my continued support 
for children's vision awareness and the Vision Care for Kids Act of 
2007 (H.R. 507). Unfortunately, millions of children in the United 
States suffer from vision problems, many of which go undetected and 
negatively affect a child's life.
  I know all too well how important it is to have a regular eye exam. 
When I was young, my own eyesight problems caused me to struggle in 
school until those problems were properly diagnosed and corrected.
  This legislation will help improve access to eyesight testing and 
follow-up treatment for children so they can see, study, and learn to 
the best of their ability. I hope the Senate will pass this critical 
legislation so we ensure that our children are receiving the best eye 
care possible.
  Madam Speaker, I urge everyone to support this legislation and I look 
forward to working with my colleagues as we strive to increase 
awareness in preventive vision care for children.

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