H.R. 6959 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6959 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2020Ms. Bass (for herself, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Trone) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for immediate eligibility for former foster youth under Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act . 2. Providing for immediate Medicaid eligibility for former foster youth Section 1002(a)(2) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115–271) is amended by striking January 1, 2023 and inserting the date of enactment of the Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Foster Youth Act.