HR-871 : Still Just a Bill

Expand Medicaid Now Act

This bill temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that elect to participate in Medicaid expansion (pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) if they have not already done so.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-02-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-02-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
See Cosponsors

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Medicaid
  • State and local finance

Related Bills

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