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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to perma- nently extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency Act (CHIPP Act), permanently extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides health coverage for children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private insurance. The bill makes CHIP funding permanent, removes expiration dates for certain CHIP-related programs and demonstration projects, and gives states the option to increase the income eligibility level for children to receive Medicaid or CHIP coverage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Nanette Barragán (D)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1791/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1791/BILLS-117hr1791ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1791/BILLS-117hr1791ih.pdf.pdf |
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