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DemocratBill · H.R. 8234· House(119-HR-8234)

Save Money, Save Lives Act

Rep. Pettersen
Age: 45 years
Colorado
Introduced
4/9/2026
Last activity
4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Brittany Pettersen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Save Money, Save Lives Act," aims to amend Public Law 119-21. It seeks to repeal the budget neutrality requirement that currently applies to certain Medicaid demonstration projects. To achieve this, the bill repeals section 71118 of Public Law 119-21. It also directs that section 1115 of the Social Security Act be applied as if the previously enacted section had not been implemented. Finally, the bill rescinds the amounts that were appropriated under section 71118(b) of Public Law 119-21.

Yes

  • Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+5

    Repealing the budget neutrality requirement allows Medicaid demonstration projects to potentially operate without the spending constraints that previously required cost-neutrality.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4

    Increased Medicaid flexibility may improve healthcare access for disproportionately affected minority groups.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+3

    Expanding the flexibility of Medicaid demonstration projects could lead to better support for low-income populations.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5

    The bill rescinds specific amounts that were previously appropriated under section 71118(b) of Public Law 119-21.