Prevent states from taking money from the estates of deceased Medicaid recipients to pay back medical costs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act?
The Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act is currently H.R. 6951, which has been in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since January 5, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. No action has occurred on this proposal since January 5, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act (H.R. 6951 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7573 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7573 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.