H.R. 9542 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026
H.R. 9542 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jun 30, 2026, sponsored by Brendan F. Boyle.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 30, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026 This bill repeals the Medicaid provisions that were enacted under what is commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Among other provisions, the act (1) requires individuals who are eligible for Medicaid as part of the Medicaid expansion population to engage in community service, work, or other activities in order to qualify for Medicaid; (2) generally restricts, beg…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Jun 30, 2026)
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- H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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