This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should withdraw recent guidance regarding the approval of block grants under Medicaid demonstration waivers.
On January 30, 2020, the CMS issued guidance allowing states to apply for capped block grants through Medicaid demonstration waivers, particularly in order to cover services for the Medicaid expansion population (i.e., adults under the age of 65). The guidance also allows states that receive such block grants to make other changes to their programs (e.g., formularies for prescription drugs).
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-06 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-06 | Vote | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H870) | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-06 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H928) | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-06 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 826, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution, announced by voice vote, that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walden demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.Res. 826 until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-06 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-06 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 826. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-06 | Floor | Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 826, H.R. 2474 and H.R. 5687. The resolution provides for consideration of H.Res. 826 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2474, under a structured rule and consideration of H.R. 5687, under a structured rule. Each bill shall be debated for one hour. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-06 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 833. (consideration: CR H870-878) | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-05 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 833 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 826, H.R. 2474 and H.R. 5687. The resolution provides for consideration of H.Res. 826 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2474, under a structured rule and consideration of H.R. 5687, under a structured rule. Each bill shall be debated for one hour. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-03 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-03 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |