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Quit Because of COVID–19 Act

Introduced: March 26, 2021 Introduced by: Blunt Rochester, Lisa Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
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Quit Because of COVID-19 Act

This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services.

Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 and for two years after the emergency period ends.

What's happening now March 29, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2125 Identical bill Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
  • S 2622 Related bill Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
  • S 4486 Related bill Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Mar 26, 2021
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Mar 26, 2021
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Mar 26, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2185: Quit Because of COVID–19 Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2185/
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"H.R. 2185: Quit Because of COVID–19 Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2185/.
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H.R. 2185, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2185/.
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