H.R. 3525 · 115th Congress
Home Visiting Works Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Danny Davis
- Introduced
- 2017-07-28
- Latest action
- 2017-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Home Visiting Works Act of 2017
This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
In addition, the bill increases, from 3% to 6%, the percentage of program funds set aside for Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Finally, the bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt the program from sequestration.