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CARING for Kids Act
1/11/2023, 1:43 PM
Summary of Bill HR 66
The CARING for Kids Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 66, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the lives of children in foster care by providing additional support and resources.
One key aspect of the CARING for Kids Act is the expansion of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, which provides funding for services and support for youth aging out of foster care. This includes assistance with housing, education, employment, and life skills training.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the recruitment and retention of foster families by providing additional training and support. It also seeks to increase access to mental health services for children in foster care, as well as improve oversight and accountability within the child welfare system. Overall, the CARING for Kids Act is focused on improving outcomes for children in foster care and ensuring that they have the support they need to thrive. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards reforming the child welfare system in the United States.
One key aspect of the CARING for Kids Act is the expansion of the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, which provides funding for services and support for youth aging out of foster care. This includes assistance with housing, education, employment, and life skills training.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve the recruitment and retention of foster families by providing additional training and support. It also seeks to increase access to mental health services for children in foster care, as well as improve oversight and accountability within the child welfare system. Overall, the CARING for Kids Act is focused on improving outcomes for children in foster care and ensuring that they have the support they need to thrive. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards reforming the child welfare system in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 66
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 66
Bill HR 66 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 4, 2021. Bill HR 66 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 4, 2021. Bill HR 66's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 2, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 66
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 66
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Child health
- Government trust funds
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Performance measurement
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- State and local finance
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 66
CARING for Kids Act
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
CARING for Kids Act
Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed for Kids Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 66
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