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- H.R.1793
H.R.1793: Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 11, 2021
Bill Summary
Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act This bill accelerates the application of certain changes that are scheduled to take effect under the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act relating to the coverage of former foster youth under Medicaid. Under current law, a state Medicaid program must cover former foster youth until the age of 26 if the youth were...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |