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S.2626: Restoring Health Benefits for Justice-Involved Individuals Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 17, 2019
Bill Summary
Restoring Health Benefits for Justice-Involved Individuals Act of 2019 This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicare, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or veterans' health benefits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 17, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Oct. 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |