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H.R. 5998 117th Congress House

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend…

Official title: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend waivers granted during the COVID-19 emergency period beyond such period.

Introduced: November 17, 2021 Introduced by: H. Morgan Griffith Republican · Virginia See on congress.gov
Health Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidState and local government operations
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance on whether and how state Medicaid programs may extend certain flexibilities after the end of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 1

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Nov 17, 2021
 R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Nov 17, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5998: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend waivers granted during the COVID-19 emergency period beyond such period.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5998/
MLA
"H.R. 5998: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend waivers granted during the COVID-19 emergency period beyond such period.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5998/.
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H.R. 5998, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5998/.
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[H.R. 5998: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on authorities available to States under the State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend waivers granted during the COVID-19 emergency period beyond such period.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5998/)
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