S. 447: Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act
This bill establishes work requirements under Medicaid for able-bodied adults.
Specifically, the bill requires individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and who are not otherwise unable to work due to a medical condition, family situation, or other listed reason to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, based on a monthly average, in order to qualify for Medicaid.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 447 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 447?
S. 447 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 447 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).