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H.R.6788: SCHIP Full Funding Extension Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
SCHIP Full Funding Extension Act of 2008 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to extend through FY2012 funding under the SCHIP program, including additional allotments to maintain SCHIP funding for such fiscal years in shortfall states. Grants qualifying states the option to receive the enhanced portion of the SCHIP matching rate for Medicaid coverage of certain children.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Aug. 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John R. Kuhl (R-N.Y.) |