A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make all children eligible for Medicaid from birth until age 26, to require States to automatically enroll children and young adults under age 26 in the State Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
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This bill proposes a massive expansion of government spending and covers undocumented immigrants, which faces strong opposition from the other party.
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Pregnant teenagers and young adults under 26 who might not otherwise qualify for Medicaid would gain automatic, continuous coverage during pregnancy and after childbirth, similar to protections already offered to younger children in the bill's continuous eligibility provisions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make all children eligible for Medicaid from birth until age 26, to require States to automatically enroll children and young adults under age 26 in the State Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
Bill NumberS 5037
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
