H.R. 1811 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Dylan Lee James Act
H.R. 1811 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Pete Sessions with 127 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 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 127
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Family Opportunity Act of 2003 or Dylan Lee James Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) give States the option of allowing families of disabled children to purchase Medicaid coverage for them; and (2) provide for treatment of inpatient psychiatric hospital services for individuals under age 21 under waivers allowing for payment of part or all of the cost of home or community-based services.…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Sessions (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 89 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 24, 2003)
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