119th Congress
S. 447
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- John Kennedy(R-LA)
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. - Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate