HR-2959 : Still Just a Bill

Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act

This bill extends funding through FY2023 for specified outreach and enrollment grants under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Additionally, the bill expands the list of qualified grant recipients to include parent mentors.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-23CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2017-06-20IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2017-06-20IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
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Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Child health
  • Dental care
  • Family relationships
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Medicaid
  • Poverty and welfare assistance