H.R. 2586 Introduced Health

Reentry Act of 2025

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] Introduced April 1, 2025 Cosponsors 86 (70 D, 16 R) Latest action April 1, 2025

Summary

Reentry Act of 2025
This bill allows for Medicaid payment of medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 1, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Apr 1, 2025 Introduced in House

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