HR 6951 119th Congress House In Committee

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · Jan 6, 2026

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Independent · IL
Cosponsors (22)
Rep. BarragánRep. CastorRep. Cherfilus-McCormickRep. CohenRep. DoggettRep. GarciaRep. GoldmanDel. NortonRep. KellyRep. Matsui+12 more

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