LEGISLATION/H.R. 6951

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

119-HR-6951119th CongressIntroduced Jan 6, 2026Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9](D-IL-9)
21 cosponsors

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.

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 6, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2026Library of Congress