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H.R. 1670 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Community Choice Act of 2009

H.R. 1670 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 23, 2009, sponsored by Danny K. Davis with 131 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 23, 2009
Co-sponsors
131
Policy area
Health

What it does

Community Choice Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 113 Democrats, 18 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 23, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2009)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1670 (111th Congress): Community Choice Act of 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-hr-1670/community-choice-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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