H.R. 1059: Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

H.R. 1059 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, many adults can receive Medicaid without a work requirement. This bill changes that by requiring most able-bodied adults, aged 18 to 65, to work or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week, averaged monthly, to qualify for Medicaid. If they do… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.