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H.R.2602: Healthy MOMMIES Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 8, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 8, 2019
Bill Summary
Healthy MOMMIES Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health. For example, the bill expands eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and CHIP from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy and requires such coverage to include oral health services. The bill also establishes a demonstration program in which states receive...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 8, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 8, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) |