| Funding for Child Health Insurance Program |
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For Immediate Release
September 3, 2017 |
TRACEE EVANS
ALLYSON MANLEY |
(202) 225-5524 |
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| WASHINGTON, D.C. - Texas Health and Human Services Commission has estimated that they have enough funding for CHIP until February 2018. Congressman Brady (TX-08) released the following statement:
"I am working with leaders in Congress to extend this important program and include improvements that continue our teaching centers and community health clinics in Texas and across the country. I am confident Congress will approve funding and hopeful Democrats will work with us to find common ground."
BACKGROUND:
Energy and Commerce Committee is voting on a package of bills tomorrow, October 4th, that includes a five year reauthorization for CHIP along with funding for Community Health Centers (CHC) and the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program through 2019.
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