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HRES 170 United States House · 118th Congress

Recognizing it is the congressional intent of the Affordable Care Act that enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage funds are to be directly shared with the counties in States with a Medicaid local share requirement.

Summary
This resolution recognizes that states that require local governments to contribute funds to Medicaid should not withhold federal Medicaid matching funds from these local governments to make up for state budget shortfalls.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents states from diverting federal Medicaid funds to cover budget shortfalls, protecting intended program funding and promoting proper fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents states from diverting federal Medicaid funds from counties, ensuring consistent healthcare funding under ACA as intended.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 27, 2023 Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Committee
2
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Feb 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Marcus J. Molinaro
Marcus J. Molinaro
RRepublican
NY
19
Co
Photo of Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
NY
24
Co
Photo of Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
NY
17
Co
Photo of Nicholas A. Langworthy
Nicholas A. Langworthy
RRepublican
NY
23