FamilyCare Act of 2000
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2000)
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to award demonstration grants to States to allow them to demonstrate the effectiveness of innovative ways to increase access to health insurance through market reforms and other innovative means. Authorizes appropriations.
Directs the Secretary to award demonstration grants to a limited number of States to conduct innovative programs designed to improve outreach to homeless individuals and families under specified programs for the homeless (including SCHIP) with respect to enrollment of such individuals and families under such programs and the provision of services under such programs. Makes appropriations.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of assisting the development of integrated health care delivery systems to: (1) serve communities of individuals who are uninsured and individuals who are underinsured; (2) expand the scope of services provided; and (3) improve the efficiency and coordination among the providers of such services. Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedAug 31, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2000
- Aug 31, 2000CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 24, 2000IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 24, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2000IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House