[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CARING FOR CHILDREN OF SERVICEMEMBERS

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to advocate for the brave men and 
women who serve our Nation's defense selflessly, often at great 
personal sacrifice.
  Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans of Virginia and I recently introduced 
the bipartisan Care for Military Kids Act. Our legislation aims to 
ensure servicemembers can maintain critical healthcare coverage and 
medical services for their children and families no matter where their 
service assigns them.
  Our servicemembers relocate frequently and uproot their families in 
service to our Nation wherever their orders lead them. Yet, despite 
their sacrifices, healthcare coverage for some of their children 
remains uncertain due to Medicaid and CHIP coverage being administered 
at the State level.
  We cannot allow military families to face this added burden of 
healthcare insecurity. By establishing a streamlined Medicaid plan, we 
provide clarity and consistency to ensure no child of a servicemember 
goes without essential medical services.
  Let's stand together in full support of our military families. Over 3 
million children are involved. With the Care for Military Kids Act, we 
have the opportunity to fulfill our duty to those who serve and nobly 
protect our Nation and us.
  Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to sign on to this bipartisan 
bill.

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