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CARING for Kids Act

USA117th CongressHR-66| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6151
CARING for Kids Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6151
    CARING for Kids Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1791: CHIPP Act
  • HR 117-5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-8862: PRO–LIFE Act of 2022
Child healthGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive carePerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local finance

CARING for Kids Act

USA117th CongressHR-66| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6151
CARING for Kids Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6151
    CARING for Kids Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1791: CHIPP Act
  • HR 117-5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-8862: PRO–LIFE Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive carePerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local finance