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S.674: 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 April 30, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (18 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Children's Health Insurance Provides Security (CHIPS) Act of 1997 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to offer an enhanced Federal match to States with Medicaid plans that provide for: (1) coverage of pregnant women, infants, and children under age six with family income between 133 and 150 percent of the poverty line, as well as older children with family income between 100 and 150 percent of the poverty line; and (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by John H. Chafee (R-R.I.) |