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Prohibiting Federal Medicaid Funding for Unauthorized Immigrants' Health Benefits

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal Medicaid funds for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to individuals who do not have legal immigration status. This means states currently funding such benefits will need to find alternative funding sources or cease providing them, potentially impacting healthcare access for this group.
Key points
The bill prohibits using federal Medicaid money for administrative costs related to healthcare for individuals without legal immigration status.
The Department of Health and Human Services will report on how states fund healthcare for these individuals and their compliance with federal funding prohibitions.
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Print number: 118_HR_7014
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2024-01-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Medicaid Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7014.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill prohibits using federal Medicaid money for administrative costs related to healthcare for individuals without legal immigration status.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services will report on how states fund healthcare for these individuals and their compliance with federal funding prohibitions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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