What is the children's health care caucus?

With the assistance of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals, Dave and Kathy Castor of Florida founded the bipartisan caucus dedicated to building support for legislation that improves the quality of care for children and their access to the quality care. 

 

The caucus advances legislative initiatives that provide access to health coverage, ensure preventative care, seek cures for debilitating diseases and chronic conditions, and promote healthy living habits for America’s children.



Who belongs to the caucus?

Rep. Jason Altmire (PA-4)
Rep. Tammy Baldwin (WI-2)
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-9)
Rep. Lois Capps (CA-23)
Rep. Andre Carson (IN-7)
Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-11)
Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-9)
Rep. Ander Crenshaw (FL-4)
Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-7)
Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1)
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-8)
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (NE-1)
Rep. Randy Forbes (VA-4)
Rep. Marcia Fudge (OH-11)
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8)
Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12)
Rep. Richard Hanna (NY-24)
Rep. Frank LoBiondo (NJ-2)
Rep. David Loebsack (IA-2)
Rep. Ed Markey (MA-7)
Rep. Jim Matheson (UT-2)
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11)
Rep. Jerry McNerney (CA-11)
Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-8)
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18)
Rep. Steve Rothman (NJ-9)
Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-11)
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (CA-47)
Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-3)
Rep. Betty Sutton (OH-13)



What has the caucus done?

Some of the accomplishments of the Caucus include:

Passed Reichert’s Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Amendment: EMSC helps states and medical institutions buy pediatric equipment for hospitals, test best practices, and improve standards of emergency care for children.

Passed Resolution recognizing October as Kids Health Month  

Built support and helped pass H.R. 2464, reauthorization of the EMSC program 

Hosts briefings on EMSC, the quality of pediatric care, and childhood obesity



Kids Health Links

National Institutes of Health Child and Teen Health Quick Links

 

kids.gov Staying Healthy

For kids: Find out how to take care of your body, eat healthy, and stay fit!


Learn More

you can learn more about dave's record on health care for kids by visiting his health care issue page.

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