H.R. 2071 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
FamilyCare Act of 2005
H.R. 2071 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 4, 2005, sponsored by John D. Dingell with 106 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
FamilyCare Act of 2005 - Renames the State Children's Health Insurance program (SCHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA) as the FamilyCare program. Provides for: (1) FamilyCare coverage of parents and pregnant women under Medicaid (SSA title XIX) as well as under new SSA title XXI; (2) optional FamilyCare coverage of parents of targeted low-income children; (3) automatic eligibility for FamilyCare coverage of ch…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John D. Dingell (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 23, 2005)
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- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
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