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CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023
3/13/2024, 11:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 1119
Bill 118 s 1119, also known as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections and support for children who are covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
The bill aims to ensure that children who are covered under CHAMPVA receive the necessary care and support they need, particularly in cases where their primary caregiver is unable to provide for them due to a variety of circumstances. This includes situations where the primary caregiver is deployed, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities.
Specifically, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 seeks to expand access to childcare services for children covered under CHAMPVA, as well as provide additional financial assistance to families who may be struggling to meet the needs of their children. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other relevant agencies to ensure that children covered under CHAMPVA receive the best possible care. Overall, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 aims to enhance the support and protections available to children covered under CHAMPVA, ensuring that they have access to the care and services they need to thrive.
The bill aims to ensure that children who are covered under CHAMPVA receive the necessary care and support they need, particularly in cases where their primary caregiver is unable to provide for them due to a variety of circumstances. This includes situations where the primary caregiver is deployed, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities.
Specifically, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 seeks to expand access to childcare services for children covered under CHAMPVA, as well as provide additional financial assistance to families who may be struggling to meet the needs of their children. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other relevant agencies to ensure that children covered under CHAMPVA receive the best possible care. Overall, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 aims to enhance the support and protections available to children covered under CHAMPVA, ensuring that they have access to the care and services they need to thrive.
Congressional Summary of S 1119
CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023
This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.
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Current Status of Bill S 1119
Bill S 1119 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1119 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1119's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1119
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
36Democrat Cosponsors
34Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1119
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1119
CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023
CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1119
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