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H.R. 2:
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111th Congress, in 2009-2010.

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2009-2010

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJan 13, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJan 16, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (60 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJan 14, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateJan 29, 2009
Occurred: Signed by PresidentFeb 4, 2009
This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 10:52AM]
Last Action:
Mar 6, 2009: House Education and Labor: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Related:
See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned.
Votes:
Jan 14, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 289 Ayes, 139 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jan 29, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 66 Ayes, 32 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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View all 18 votes on this bill.
Question & Answer
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Mar 30, 2009 10:42 AM - In California, what are employers required to do in order to be in compliance? Specifically, municipal employers such as Cities and Special Districts. - Answer it!
Apr 10, 2009 1:28 PM - How does this define "group health plan"? Does that include medical, dental, vision and health care spending accounts? - Answer it!

Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

SupportOppose
American Pediatric Society
United Church of Christ
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
American Medical Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Lung Association
American Heart Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Hospital Association
Alliance for Children and Families
American Nurses Association
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
National Federation of Independent Business
American Association of Retired Persons
Service Employees International Union
Business Roundtable
Families USA
America's Health Insurance Plans
National Council of Jewish Women
National Governors Association
NETWORK
First Focus
American Dental Hygienists' Association
California State Association of Counties
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
60 Plus Association
American Conservative Union
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
National Taxpayers Union
American Family Business Institute
FreedomWorks
Americans for Tax Reform
Property Rights Alliance
RightMarch.com
Americans for Limited Government
American Wholesale Marketers Association
Petroleum Marketers Association of America
National Association of Tobacco Outlets
National Association of Truck Stop Operators
Philip Morris USA
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Club for Growth
National Association of Convenience Stores

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