Children's Health Care Caucus
What is the children's health care caucus?
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.
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
For kids: Find out how to take care of your body, eat healthy, and stay fit!