Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 6951
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act
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Introduced 2026-01-06Topic: health care · social servicesSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceStop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the withdrawals.
Sponsors
- Janice D. Schakowsky Democrat sponsor
- 23 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-01-06 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-01-06 | Introduced in House | introduce |