H.R. 4406 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Supporting Medicaid in the U.S. Territories Act of 2021
H.R. 4406 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 13, 2021, sponsored by Darren Soto with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Supporting Medicaid in the U.S. Territories Act of 2021 This bill extends, increases, and otherwise modifies Medicaid funding for U.S. territories. Specifically, the bill extends (1) the temporarily increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate), and (2) a higher cap on Medicaid funding. Such provisions apply to Puerto Rico through FY2026 and to other territories through FY2029.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Darren Soto (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Jul 21, 2021)
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