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District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-5815| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act," proposes significant changes to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for the District of Columbia under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to modify how the federal government contributes to D.C.'s Medicaid program, specifically by adjusting its enhanced federal matching rate. Under the proposed amendment, D.C.'s Medicaid FMAP would be set at 70 percent for fiscal years before 2027. Subsequently, the FMAP would see a phased reduction, decreasing to 65 percent in fiscal year 2027, 60 percent in fiscal year 2028, and finally 55 percent in fiscal year 2029. Beginning in fiscal year 2030, the District of Columbia's FMAP would no longer be subject to these specific percentages and would instead be determined by the standard FMAP calculation applicable to other states.
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Timeline
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-5815| House 
| Updated: 10/24/2025
This legislation, known as the "District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act," proposes significant changes to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for the District of Columbia under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to modify how the federal government contributes to D.C.'s Medicaid program, specifically by adjusting its enhanced federal matching rate. Under the proposed amendment, D.C.'s Medicaid FMAP would be set at 70 percent for fiscal years before 2027. Subsequently, the FMAP would see a phased reduction, decreasing to 65 percent in fiscal year 2027, 60 percent in fiscal year 2028, and finally 55 percent in fiscal year 2029. Beginning in fiscal year 2030, the District of Columbia's FMAP would no longer be subject to these specific percentages and would instead be determined by the standard FMAP calculation applicable to other states.
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Timeline
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted