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H.R.3055: MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 23, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 1, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (55 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2005 - Amends the Social Security Act to add a new title XXII (Medikids Program) to provide for health insurance coverage for all children born after December 31, 2006, in a program modeled after Medicare that also includes prescription drugs and reduced cost-sharing for low-income children. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, during September of each year, to establish a monthly Medikids...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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June 23, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |