Expressing the sense of Congress that Medicaid is an important lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1403
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-09T22:30:24Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution expresses the view of the House of Representatives that Medicaid serves as a key source of health coverage for millions of Americans. It highlights the program's history and urges federal action to address recent changes in funding and rules.
Key provisions
- Recognizes Medicaid's creation in 1965 as a joint federal-state program for low-income individuals.
- Notes its role in supporting older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families across all 50 states.
- References the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), signed in 2025, which reduces federal Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion over 10 years.
- Cites additional changes: elimination of certain Affordable Care Act tax credits on January 1, 2026; new eligibility rules for some immigration statuses starting October 1, 2026; and new paperwork requirements for adult enrollees beginning January 1, 2027.
- States that the Congressional Budget Office projects 10 million people will lose coverage due to these changes.
- Directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance with state Medicaid programs on how the funding cuts and new rules will affect agencies and enrollees.
Significant changes to existing law This measure does not amend any statutes. It is a non-binding resolution that references recent policy shifts from H.R. 1 and related rules without altering current law itself.
Potential impacts
- The resolution points to possible effects on state Medicaid agencies, including the need for new guidance on reduced federal support and added administrative steps.
- It describes potential effects on enrollees, such as loss of coverage for an estimated 10 million people, along with broader effects on health outcomes and economic security.
- It calls for federal-state coordination to assess and respond to these shifts.
Main stakeholders affected
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and state Medicaid programs.
- Current and potential Medicaid enrollees, including older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families.
- Congress, as the body adopting the resolution.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications As a sense-of-Congress resolution, it carries no legal force and does not create new obligations. It focuses on urging administrative guidance in response to enacted policy changes, emphasizing the program's role in health coverage without addressing constitutional questions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-06-30: Submitted in House
- 2026-06-30: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing the sense of Congress that Medicaid is an important lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans. — issued 2026-06-30 — PDF (2 pages)