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S. 2076: HCBS Relief Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-06-12
SponsorSen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Policy areaHealth
Cosponsors17
Latest action2025-06-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-12):

HCBS Relief Act of 2025

This bill temporarily increases the applicable Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for certain approved home- and community-based services that are provided during FY2026-FY2027.

As a condition for receiving the increased rate, a state must agree to undertake activities to improve the delivery of such services, such as by providing additional benefits to home health workers and by helping individuals who were relocated to nursing facilities move back to their homes.

Cosponsors (17)

NameParty / state
Tim Kaine D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Martin Heinrich D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
John Fetterman D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Jeff Merkley D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Elizabeth Warren D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Tina Smith D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Amy Klobuchar D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Tammy Duckworth D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Kirsten E. Gillibrand D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Cory A. Booker D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Richard Blumenthal D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Jack Reed D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Peter Welch D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Tammy Baldwin D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Chris Van Hollen D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Ron Wyden D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12
Sheldon Whitehouse D RI 2025-07-09

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2076 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2076?

S. 2076 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: HCBS Relief Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2076 are available on congress.gov.

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