Skip to content
52Nov 3 election

Medicare and Medicaid structure

How should the structure, eligibility, and funding of major public health programs be adjusted? 13 bills, 2 became law. Latest: California AB 1126, became law, Sep 15.

As of October 31, 2026

CongressAKMEVTNHWAIDMTNDMNILWIMINYMARIORNVWYSDIAINOHPANJCTCAUTCONEMOKYWVVAMDDEAZNMKSARTNNCSCDCOKLAMSALGAHITXFL

Became lawPassed a committee or a voteFiled

Bills in 5 states and Congress. Law in California and Kentucky. Tap a place to see only its bills.

Open now
7
Became law
2
Stopped
4

Can still move

Can still move 7

  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025Congress · HR 4093 · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15 · Sep 16Reported from committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027"Medicare ProgramCongress · SJRES 198 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199 · Jul 16On calendar
  • Can still moveRelates to Medicaid accountable care organizationsNew York · A 6522 · Returned to assembly · Jun 2Passed both chambers
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Medicare Expansion and Lowering Costs Now ActCongress · HR 7909 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Mar 12In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025Congress · HR 4849 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Aug 1, 2025In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Medicare for All ActCongress · S 1506 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance · Apr 29, 2025In committee
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025Congress · HR 2445 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce · Mar 27, 2025In committee

Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Healthcare, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.

Other fights over Healthcare

  • Insurance coverage mandates

    Which specific medical services and treatments must health insurance plans cover without extra cost?

    18 bills · 5 became law

  • Pharmacy benefit manager rules

    Should laws restrict how pharmacy benefit managers set prices and choose participating pharmacies?

    13 bills · 2 became law

  • Mental health access

    What steps should be taken to improve access to and quality of mental health care?

    13 bills · 1 became law

  • Patient privacy and rights

    How should laws protect patient data, genetic information, and autonomy from external interference?

    11 bills · 7 became law

  • Rural hospital survival

    What financial supports are needed to keep small and rural hospitals open and solvent?

    6 bills · 1 became law