(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed the Care for Military Kids Act, ensuring service members and their dependents can maintain critical health care coverage and services as they relocate.
The bipartisan legislation was sponsored by Republican Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio.
Kiggans drew from her own military experience to applaud Congress’ efforts in passing the legislation while urging the Senate to act quickly.
“As a Navy spouse, mother of four, and a veteran who served for nearly 10 years myself,” Kiggans said, “I firmly believe servicemembers should be able to maintain health care coverage for their children when they are relocated. I am thankful my colleagues agree and passed my bipartisan bill unanimously.
“I urge the Senate to act on this legislation quickly so we can ensure military children have access to the consistent health care coverage and medical care they need to lead healthy, happy lives. They should never have to forgo critical care because of their parents’ selfless decision to serve.”
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