H.R. 1839 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
H.R. 1839 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 21, 2019, sponsored by Raul Ruiz with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-16
What it does
Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 This bill alters several Medicaid programs and funding provisions. (Sec. 2) The bill temporarily extends the applicability of Medicaid eligibility criteria that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home- and community-based services. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raul Ruiz (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 21, 2019
- Passed the HouseMar 25, 2019
- Passed the SenateApr 2, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentApr 10, 2019
- Became lawApr 18, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-16. (Apr 18, 2019)
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- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
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- H.R. 1503: Orange Book Transparency Act of 2020
Committees
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