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H.R. 871

Referred to Committee

Expand Medicaid Now Act

Introduced 2/5/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2/8/2021 • House

Summary

Expand Medicaid Now Act

This bill temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that elect to participate in Medicaid expansion (pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) if they have not already done so.

Introduced in House • 2/5/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
MedicaidState and local finance

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

Democrat • TX-7

Sponsored 2/5/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 5, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/5/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0