Bill · H.R. 3079· House(119-HR-3079)
Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/29/2025
- Last activity
- 4/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Rulli
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025, aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. It specifically targets the renewal periods for certain home and community-based services waivers and State plan amendments under the Medicaid program. The legislation seeks to change the duration of these periods from five years to ten years. These changes would apply to extensions and renewals beginning on or after the date the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
Extending the terms of home and community-based services waivers provides increased program stability for individuals with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3
The extension of home and community-based services waivers provides greater stability for people with disabilities relying on these Medicaid programs.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The bill enhances the stability of home and community-based services that many seniors rely on through Medicaid.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Waiver and Amendment Terms: The bill changes renewal and extension periods from five-year periods to 10-year periods for certain home and community-based services waivers and State plan amendments under Medicaid (Section 2, subsections (1), (2), and (3)). This could provide longer-term stability for these specific Medicaid programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Seniors+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Cliff BentzRepublican · Oregon
Mike CareyRepublican · Ohio
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia