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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
06/16/2021
06/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2021, aims to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) program from the current age limit to age 26, regardless of the child's marital status. The bill specifically states that this change shall not limit eligibility for benefits for children described as "helpless" or "permanently incapable of self-support" under the existing law. The changes made by this bill would apply to medical care provided on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Julia Brownley (D)*,
Kathy Castor (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Ann Kirkpatrick (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1801/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1801/BILLS-117hr1801ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1801/BILLS-117hr1801ih.pdf.pdf |
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