119th Congress
H.R. 1059
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Dan Crenshaw(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Added later (3)
- Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) · Feb 13, 2025
- August Pfluger (R-TX) · Mar 5, 2025
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY) · Mar 5, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 6, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House