Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 447 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA) (Introduced 02/06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.56 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/06/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (02/06/2025)
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults.
Specifically, the bill requires individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.
119 S447 IS: Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act U.S. Senate 2025-02-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 447IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 6 (legislative day, February 5), 2025Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Schmitt) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act.
2.Work requirements for able-bodied adultsSection 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)by striking and at the end of paragraph (86);(B)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (87) and inserting ; and; and(C)by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph:(88)beginning January 1, 2026, not provide medical assistance with respect to a month to an able-bodied adult (as defined in subsection (uu)(2)) that has not met the work requirement described in subsection (uu)(1) for such month.; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(uu)Work requirement for able-Bodied adults(1)Work requirement describedFor purposes of subsection (a)(88), the work requirement described in this subsection with respect to an able-bodied adult and a month is that such adult satisfies at least one of the following with respect to such month:(A)The adult works 20 hours or more per week, based on a monthly average.(B)The adult volunteers for 20 hours or more per week, based on a monthly average.(2)Able-bodied adult definedIn this subsection the term able-bodied adult means any individual who is not—(A)under 18 years of age or over 65 years of age;(B)medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment;(C)pregnant;(D)the primary parent or caretaker of a dependent child under 6 years of age;(E)the primary parent or caretaker of a dependent child with a serious medical condition or disability, as determined by the State agency established or designated to administer or supervise the administration of the State plan;(F)receiving unemployment compensation under State or Federal law and, as applicable, complying with work requirements under such State or Federal law; or(G)participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program (as defined in section 3(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008)..
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/06/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 02/06/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Health
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