HR 6951

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

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.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky [D-IL-9]
Cosponsors: 22
Policy area: Health
Introduced: 2026-01-06
Latest action: 2026-01-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Energy and Commerce Committee: House · Referred To · 2026-01-06

Recent actions

2026-01-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-06: Introduced in House
2026-01-06: Introduced in House