House Bill 66
117th Congress(2021-2022)
CARING for Kids Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
66
Congress
117
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed for Kids Act or the CARING for Kids Act
This bill permanently extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and related measures, programs, and authorities.
Specifically, the bill permanently funds CHIP and related programs that support the development of child health quality measures and outreach and enrollment efforts. The bill also permanently authorizes the Medicaid and CHIP express lane eligibility option, which allows states to use information from designated programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to streamline eligibility determinations for children.
January 4, 2021
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02/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:23 PM