H.R. 259 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019
H.R. 259 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2019, sponsored by Frank Pallone, Jr. with 1 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
- Jan 4, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-3
What it does
Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 This bill alters several Medicaid programs and funding mechanisms. (Sec. 2) The bill makes appropriations for FY2019 for, and otherwise revises, the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2019
- Passed the HouseJan 8, 2019
- Passed the SenateJan 17, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJan 23, 2019
- Became lawJan 24, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-3. (Jan 24, 2019)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 259 (116th Congress): Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-259/medicaid-extenders-act-of-2019 (accessed 2026-10-17).