Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 6, 2026Health
H.R. 6951
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 6, 2026)
Stop 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.
What just happenedJan 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9](D-IL)Sponsor
24 cosponsors24 D
24cosponsors1committees3actions2related bills
- Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House