Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024
11/9/2024, 9:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 9982
Bill 118 hr 9982, also known as the Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024, aims to improve the health and well-being of children in the United States. The bill focuses on several key areas, including access to healthcare, nutrition, and environmental protections.One of the main provisions of the bill is to expand access to healthcare for children by increasing funding for programs such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This will help ensure that all children have access to the medical care they need to stay healthy and thrive.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve nutrition for children, such as increasing funding for school meal programs and promoting healthy eating habits. This will help address issues such as childhood obesity and food insecurity, which can have long-term impacts on children’s health. The Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024 also includes provisions to protect children from environmental hazards, such as air and water pollution. The bill aims to strengthen regulations on pollutants that can harm children’s health, and to promote clean energy sources that will reduce harmful emissions. Overall, the Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to prioritize the health and well-being of children in the United States. By addressing issues such as access to healthcare, nutrition, and environmental protections, the bill aims to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9982
Bill HR 9982 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 11, 2024. Bill HR 9982 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2024. Bill HR 9982's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of October 11, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9982
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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17Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9982
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9982
Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024Children’s Health Protection Act of 2024To require the Office of Children's Health Protection to be maintained within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.Comments
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