Congressman Dave Reichert

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.

Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23)

Congressman Mike Castle (DE-At-large)

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09)

Congressman Ander Crenshaw (FL-04)

Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01)

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01)

Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords (AZ-08)

Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12)

Congressman David Loebsack (IA-02)

Congressman Ed Markey (MA-07)

Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (OH-15)

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18)

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47)

Congresswoman Betty Sutton (OH-13)

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (CA-06)

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

National Institutes of Health Child and Teen Health Quick Links

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