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H.R. 31: COVER Now Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 9, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2023

This bill establishes a demonstration program to allow local governments to provide health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid.

Under the program, local governments may provide coverage for individuals who are newly eligible for Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., the Medicaid expansion population) for a maximum of 10 years, or until their respective states expand Medicaid. The bill provides a 100% federal matching rate for the first three years of program participation.

The bill prohibits states from taking certain actions against participating localities, such as withholding funding, increasing taxes, or restricting provider participation. States that violate these requirements are subject to certain funding penalties.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

43

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Lloyd Doggett D-TX SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett.
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  1. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 9, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  3. Jan 9, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.