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S.423: CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2017
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2017 This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status. Before January 1, 2018, this bill shall not apply to a child who is eligible to enroll in an employer-sponsored health care plan.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 16, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |