HR4641Referred to Committee
Keep Kids Covered Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-07-23
Introduced
25
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Kathy Castor
Democrat · FL · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (599 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/C001066
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (25)
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Committee Activity
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- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-07-23
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would extend health insurance coverage for children whose parents' jobs end or change, ensuring kids don't lose their health benefits during family transitions. It would allow children to stay on their parents' insurance plans for a longer period when coverage would otherwise be lost due to job loss, reduced work hours, or similar employment changes. This would primarily affect families with children and help prevent gaps in medical coverage during economically difficult times.
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Subjects
Health
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