US HB220 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veterans Dependents' Parity Act Extends the eligibility of a child for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status or whether the child is pursuing a full-time course of instruction at an educational institution.
Title
Veterans Dependents' Parity Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick [D-AZ] |
| Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2015-01-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2015-01-08 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB170 (Related) 2015-01-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Child health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care
Child health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/220/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr220/BILLS-114hr220ih.pdf |
