House Bill 2959
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2959
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Ben Ray Lujan
grade
New Mexico
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act
This bill extends funding through FY2023 for specified outreach and enrollment grants under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Additionally, the bill expands the list of qualified grant recipients to include parent mentors.
June 20, 2017
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06/23/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
06/20/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/20/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:48 PM