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H.R. 6951

Referred to Committee

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

Introduced 1/6/2026•119th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

1/6/2026 • House

Summary

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act 

This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the withdrawals.

Introduced in House • 1/6/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (25)

Party Breakdown

25
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Democrat • IL-9

Sponsored 1/6/2026

Cosponsors (24)

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Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

D-FL-14

Joined 1/6/2026

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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

D-TN-9

Joined 1/6/2026

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Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

D-TX-37

Joined 1/6/2026

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Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

D-TX-29

Joined 1/6/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 6, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House1/6/2026

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors24