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S.131: Protect Medicaid Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 15, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 15, 2019
Bill Summary
Protect Medicaid Act This bill prohibits federal payment under Medicaid for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to noncitizens who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their immigration status. The Department of Health and Human Services must report on specified information regarding states that provide health benefits to such individuals.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 15, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan. 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |