Senate bill · S. 447 (119th Congress)
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: John Kennedy (U.S. Senator for Louisiana, Republican)
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Summary
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults. Specifically, the bill requires individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.
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Where it stands
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- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
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Committee
Senate Committee on Finance · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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