Committee on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
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This legislation establishes new requirements for Members of Congress regarding their enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). To be eligible for FEHBP, Members must submit monthly certifications demonstrating compliance with specific criteria. Specifically, Members are required to certify that they have met the community engagement standards outlined in Medicaid, as well as the work requirements applicable to beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These certifications ensure that Members adhere to similar accountability standards as those applied to individuals receiving public assistance.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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USA119th CongressHR-4508| House
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This legislation establishes new requirements for Members of Congress regarding their enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). To be eligible for FEHBP, Members must submit monthly certifications demonstrating compliance with specific criteria. Specifically, Members are required to certify that they have met the community engagement standards outlined in Medicaid, as well as the work requirements applicable to beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These certifications ensure that Members adhere to similar accountability standards as those applied to individuals receiving public assistance.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.