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CLEAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-7453| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to make individuals classified as sex offenders ineligible for certain federal benefits by amending the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act. Its primary goal is to restrict access to financial assistance for healthcare for this specific group. The legislation denies sex offenders the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan , applying to the individual or their spouse if either is a sex offender. This change takes effect for taxable years ending after the bill's enactment, defining a sex offender by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. Additionally, the bill targets federally funded medical assistance under the Medicaid program . It prohibits federal financial participation for medical assistance provided to sex offenders and grants states the option to deny Medicaid coverage to these individuals, effective for those enrolled or reenrolled after enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1464
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7137
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1449
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9355
CLEAN Act
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1464
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7137
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1449
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9355
    CLEAN Act


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Taxation

CLEAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-7453| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
This bill proposes to make individuals classified as sex offenders ineligible for certain federal benefits by amending the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act. Its primary goal is to restrict access to financial assistance for healthcare for this specific group. The legislation denies sex offenders the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan , applying to the individual or their spouse if either is a sex offender. This change takes effect for taxable years ending after the bill's enactment, defining a sex offender by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. Additionally, the bill targets federally funded medical assistance under the Medicaid program . It prohibits federal financial participation for medical assistance provided to sex offenders and grants states the option to deny Medicaid coverage to these individuals, effective for those enrolled or reenrolled after enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1464
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7137
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1449
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9355
CLEAN Act
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1464
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7137
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1449
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9355
    CLEAN Act


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Taxation

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