House Bill 2982
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Covering our FAS Allies Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2982
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Covering our FAS Allies Act
This bill amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to permit Medicaid coverage for citizens of the Freely Associated States (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) lawfully residing in the United States under the Compacts of Free Association.
June 21, 2017
06/23/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
06/21/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/21/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:47 PM