Children's Health Care Caucus

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. 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. Gregorio Sablan (NMI)
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!