S. 1855: Care for Military Kids Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-22):
Care for Military Kids Act
This bill requires a state Medicaid program to consider active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services to be residents of that state even if they are relocated to another state because of their military service, unless the member chooses not to be considered as such. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.
The bill provides funds through FY2030 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the bill.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1855 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1855?
S. 1855 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Care for Military Kids Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1855 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).