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H.R. 66 117th Congress House

CARING for Kids Act

Official title: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Vern Buchanan Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Health Child healthGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access
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Health care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive carePerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local finance
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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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Became law
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 2, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed for Kids Act or the CARING for Kids Act

This bill permanently extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and related measures, programs, and authorities.

Specifically, the bill permanently funds CHIP and related programs that support the development of child health quality measures and outreach and enrollment efforts. The bill also permanently authorizes the Medicaid and CHIP express lane eligibility option, which allows states to use information from designated programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to streamline eligibility determinations for children.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 1791 CHIPP Act
  • HR 5376 An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.
  • S 4486 Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 8862 PRO–LIFE Act of 2022
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Jun 14, 2021
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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Jan 4, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 66: CARING for Kids Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-66/
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"H.R. 66: CARING for Kids Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-66/.
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H.R. 66, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-66/.
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