S. 523: Protect 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 | 2025-02-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-11):
Protect Medicaid Act
This bill prohibits federal payment under Medicaid for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to noncitizens who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their immigration status. The Department of Health and Human Services must report on specified information regarding states that provide health benefits to such individuals.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 523 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 523?
S. 523 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protect Medicaid Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 523 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).