H.R. 1059 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
Cosponsors: 3 (0 D, 3 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2025-02-06
Latest action (2025-02-06): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What H.R. 1059 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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