H.R. 4595 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Medicaid Saves Lives Act
H.R. 4595 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 21, 2021, sponsored by Carolyn Bourdeaux with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicaid Saves Lives Act This bill requires and provides funds for the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program that provides health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 22, 2021)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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