H.R. 2501 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
CRIB Act
H.R. 2501 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 17, 2017, sponsored by Evan H. Jenkins with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies Act or the CRIB Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state Medicaid program to cover inpatient or outpatient services at a residential pediatric recovery center for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (a postnatal drug withdrawal syndrome) and their families.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Evan H. Jenkins (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 19, 2017)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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