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S.1049: Covering Kids Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Covering Kids Act of 2005 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to: (1) conduct innovative outreach and enrollment efforts that are designed to increase the enrollment and participation of eligible children under SCHIP; and (2) promote understanding of the importance of health insurance coverage...
(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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| May 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by William H. Frist (R-Tenn.) |