119th Congress
H.R. 3079
Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Michael A. Rulli(R-OH)
- Introduced
- Apr 29, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Marc A. Veasey (D-TX)
- Mike Carey (R-OH)
Added later (2)
- Cliff Bentz (R-OR) · Apr 30, 2025
- Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA) · Dec 9, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025
This bill allows state Medicaid programs to renew home- and community-based services waivers (also known as Section 1915(c) waivers) in 10-year periods. Currently, these waivers may be extended in five-year periods; waivers allow state Medicaid programs to cover long-term care services that are provided in home or community settings rather than in institutional settings.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 29, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House