Bill · H.Res. 620· House(119-HRES-620)
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Medicaid.
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Evans
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution celebrates the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, which was originally created on July 30, 1965. It notes that Medicaid provides medical and health-related services to children, single mothers, the disabled, and individuals living below the Federal poverty line. The text points out that Medicaid is jointly funded and administered by the States and the Federal Government. It mentions that Congress has a responsibility to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the program to ensure its long-term viability. Additionally, the resolution references the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for making progress in reducing waste and implementing work requirements. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to celebrate the anniversary and continue protecting the program for vulnerable Americans.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The resolution emphasizes protecting Medicaid services for individuals living below the federal poverty line.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly mentions protecting Medicaid services for individuals with disabilities.
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+5
The resolution celebrates the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and notes that future spending on the program will continue to grow.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protecting the program for vulnerable groups: The resolution states that the House of Representatives will continue to protect Medicaid to ensure its longevity for vulnerable Americans such as children, single mothers, the disabled, and individuals living below the Federal poverty line (Resolved clause (2)). This is a positive step to make sure help is preserved for those who need it most.
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Ensuring long-term viability: Congress acknowledges its responsibility to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid to ensure its long-term viability for Americans who need it the most (preamble paragraph 4). This could help keep the program running properly for the people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Work requirements: The text mentions that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act implemented common-sense work requirements for able-bodied working-age adults living above the Federal poverty line (preamble paragraph 5). This could potentially create burdens or make it harder for certain adults to keep their benefits if they cannot meet these requirements.
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 Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Children+4Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Women+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Gender Equality+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- 7/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa