H.R. 2788 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017
H.R. 2788 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 6, 2017, sponsored by Michelle Lujan Grisham with 42 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
- Jun 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017 or the HEAL Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017 This bill amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (Children's Health Insurance) (CHIP) of the Social Security Act to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage to aliens lawfully present in the United States who otherwise meet eligibility requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 6, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 9, 2017)
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