H.R. 4350 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
FamilyCare Act of 2004
H.R. 4350 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 12, 2004, sponsored by John D. Dingell with 97 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 12, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 97
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
FamilyCare Act of 2004 - Amends title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to rename the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) the FamilyCare Program. Provides for: (1) automatic enrollment in the FamilyCare Program of children born to title XXI parents; and (2) optional family care coverage of parents of targeted low-income children and low-income pregnant women under Medicaid (SSA title XIX).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John D. Dingell (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 97 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 7, 2004)
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