Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - Texas District 2 · R-TX
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 1059 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| Policy Area | Health |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | February 6, 2025 |
| Latest Action | February 6, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 3 · House vote — · 1 views |