To express the sense of Congress that aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws should not receive any benefit under the Medicare program or under the Medicaid program.

HR7215 Latest Action: December 17, 2024
Bill Information
  • Congress: 118
  • Type: HR
  • Number: 7215
  • Introduced: February 1, 2024
  • Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ)
Summary

The primary purpose of this bill is to express the sense of Congress that undocumented immigrants, or aliens present in the United States without lawful immigration status, should not receive any benefits under the Medicare or Medicaid programs. It proposes no specific policy changes but rather conveys the opinion that such individuals should be ineligible for these federal healthcare programs. The bill's implications would exclude undocumented immigrants from accessing Medicare and Medicaid benefits, impacting their access to affordable healthcare. The specific groups affected would be undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States.

Simple Explanation

The primary purpose of this bill is to express the sense of Congress that undocumented immigrants, or aliens present in the United States without lawful immigration status, should not receive any benefits under the Medicare or Medicaid programs. It proposes no specific policy changes but rather conveys the opinion that such individuals should be ineligible for these federal healthcare programs. The bill's implications would exclude undocumented immigrants from accessing Medicare and Medicaid benefits, impacting their access to affordable healthcare. The specific groups affected would be undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States.