HR 6951
119th Congress
House
Health
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act
Introduced: January 6, 2026
Introduced by:
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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