H.R. 6788 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
SCHIP Full Funding Extension Act of 2008
H.R. 6788 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Aug 1, 2008, sponsored by Randy Kuhl Jr. with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 1, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
SCHIP Full Funding Extension Act of 2008 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to extend through FY2012 funding under the SCHIP program, including additional allotments to maintain SCHIP funding for such fiscal years in shortfall states. Grants qualifying states the option to receive the enhanced portion of the SCHIP matching rate for Medicaid coverage of certain children.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Randy Kuhl Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 1, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Aug 1, 2008)
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