Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 447
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
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Introduced 2025-02-06Topic: health careSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceJobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults. Specifically, the bill requires individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.
Sponsors
- John Kennedy Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | refer |
| 2025-02-06 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |