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Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 6:02 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3997
Bill 117 HR 3997, also known as the Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021, aims to improve access to healthcare for children and support caregivers in providing quality care. The bill includes provisions to expand Medicaid coverage for children, increase funding for pediatric healthcare programs, and provide support for caregivers.
One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of Medicaid coverage for children, which would ensure that more children have access to essential healthcare services. This expansion would help to address disparities in healthcare access and improve health outcomes for children across the country.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for pediatric healthcare programs, such as pediatric hospitals and clinics. This funding would help to improve the quality of care provided to children and ensure that they receive the medical attention they need. The bill also includes support for caregivers, who play a crucial role in the health and well-being of children. This support may include resources for training, respite care, and other services to help caregivers provide the best possible care for the children in their care. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3997 aims to improve access to healthcare for children, support caregivers in their important role, and ensure that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of Medicaid coverage for children, which would ensure that more children have access to essential healthcare services. This expansion would help to address disparities in healthcare access and improve health outcomes for children across the country.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for pediatric healthcare programs, such as pediatric hospitals and clinics. This funding would help to improve the quality of care provided to children and ensure that they receive the medical attention they need. The bill also includes support for caregivers, who play a crucial role in the health and well-being of children. This support may include resources for training, respite care, and other services to help caregivers provide the best possible care for the children in their care. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3997 aims to improve access to healthcare for children, support caregivers in their important role, and ensure that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Congressional Summary of HR 3997
Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021 or the CARE for Kids Act of 2021
This bill extends eligibility for the National School Lunch Program and school breakfast program of the Department of Agriculture.
A local educational agency (including any school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education) may certify as eligible for free lunches or breakfasts the following:
- children whose placement with a caregiver was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a state plan or a tribal child welfare agency, without regard to whether the agency is responsible for the care and placement of the child;
- children being raised by a relative who receives adoption or guardianship assistance; and
- children of a family that lives in housing dedicated to low-income families with a caregiver who is a grandparent or another older person that cares for the child full-time or that receives housing or housing assistance under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
The bill also extends eligibility for free or reduced-price school lunches for children who were determined to be eligible in the school year prior to placement with a grandparent or relative for the school year immediately following placement.
The bill provides children who receive medical assistance under the Medicaid program with direct certification for free lunches and breakfasts under the school lunch and breakfast programs.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3997
Bill HR 3997 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill HR 3997 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021. Bill HR 3997's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 17, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3997
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3997
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Adoption and foster care
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Elementary and secondary education
- Family relationships
- Food assistance and relief
- Indian social and development programs
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Medicaid
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3997
Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to enhance direct certification under the school lunch program.
Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021
CARE for Kids Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3997
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