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Introduced
10/03/2017
10/03/2017
In Committee
10/06/2017
10/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Community CARE Act Community Coordination And Resource Empowerment Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend funding through FY2019 for community health centers. Health centers that serve medically underserved populations may receive supplemental grant funds to increase access to primary care services.
AI Summary
This bill, the Community CARE Act or the Community Coordination And Resource Empowerment Act, amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend funding for community health centers through fiscal year 2019. It also allows health centers that serve medically underserved populations to receive supplemental grant funds to increase access to primary care services, including through improving care coordination, expanding telehealth, and addressing emerging public health or substance use disorder issues. The bill also makes changes to the application and approval process for new access points and expanded services at community health centers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/06/2017)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3926/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3926/BILLS-115hr3926ih.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3926/BILLS-115hr3926ih.pdf.pdf |
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