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House bill · H.R. 9940 (119th Congress)

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for Federal expenditures under the Medicaid…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 23, 2026

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (U.S. Representative, NY-20, Democratic)

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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for Federal expenditures under the Medicaid program that are associated with the cost of compliance with certain Federal regulations with respect to services furnished in certain intermediate care facilities or home and community-based services furnished to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Summary

This bill would provide a 90 percent federal match for Medicaid spending on compliance with federal regulations for intermediate care and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during 2027-2029, and update related terminology.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 23, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 23, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 23, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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