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S.326: Kids First Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Kids First Act - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise, reauthorize, and extend the SCHIP program through FY2013 at increased levels. Repeals the limitation on the availability of SCHIP funding for FY2008-FY2009.Provides for determination of allotments for the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on expenditures and numbers of low-income children. Sets limitations on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Jan. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |