H.R. 6797 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
CHIPPER Act
H.R. 6797 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 8, 2020, sponsored by Susan Wild with 82 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 8, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act This bill extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan Wild (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 8, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (May 8, 2020)
Other Health bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 259: Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019
- H.R. 1839: Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
- S. 1379: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019
- S. 2047: A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services…
- H.R. 3253: Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019
- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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