S 447
119th Congress
Senate
Health
Medicaid
Unemployment
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
Introduced: February 6, 2025
Introduced by:
Kennedy, John
Republican
· Louisiana
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Jobs 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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1