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Congress Members Must Meet Work Requirements for Health Benefits

A new bill proposes that Members of Congress must meet the same work and community engagement requirements as beneficiaries of Medicaid and SNAP (food assistance). Failure to comply would prevent them from enrolling in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. This aims to align the responsibilities of elected officials with those of citizens receiving public assistance.
Key points
Members of Congress must certify they meet work and community engagement requirements similar to Medicaid and SNAP beneficiaries.
Non-compliance would disqualify Members from federal health benefits.
The bill seeks to create equal standards for elected officials and citizens receiving public assistance.
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Introduced
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No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4508
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2025-07-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BURDEN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4508.

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 2025-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress must certify they meet work and community engagement requirements similar to Medicaid and SNAP beneficiaries.
  • Non-compliance would disqualify Members from federal health benefits.
  • The bill seeks to create equal standards for elected officials and citizens receiving public assistance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Benefits Labor