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- H.R.1491
H.R.1491: Children's Health Insurance Provides Security (CHIPS) Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced April 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 7, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (28 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Children's Health Insurance Provides Security (CHIPS) Act of 1997 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to offer States which have Medicaid plans that provide for the following an enhanced Federal match: (1) Medicaid coverage of pregnant women under age 19, infants, and children with family income between 133 and 150 percent of the poverty line regardless of date of birth; and (2) continuous eligibility for them for a period...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| April 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) |