HR6951Referred to Committee

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-06
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22
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Janice D. Schakowsky
Janice D. Schakowsky
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (521 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-06

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Plain-English 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.

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