H.R. 1689 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 2003
H.R. 1689 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 9, 2003, sponsored by Lincoln Diaz-Balart with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 2003 - Amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to grant States the option of covering certain categories of eligible women and child resident aliens under the Medicaid and SCHIP programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (May 5, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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