A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "No Gambling for Medicaid Act." It changes how monthly income is calculated for the community engagement requirement under the Medicaid program. Specifically, the bill excludes certain gambling winnings from being counted as monthly income. This applies to prizes, awards, or income from bets or wagers, as long as the gambling is not done as a trade or business activity. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 10, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households on Medicaid are protected from losing health benefits due to incidental gambling winnings.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?
The bill protects Medicaid beneficiaries from losing eligibility due to occasional gambling winnings.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults enrolled in Medicaid are protected from losing coverage if they receive casual gambling winnings.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 excludes certain gambling winnings from monthly income calculations under the Medicaid community engagement requirement, which could help people keep their Medicaid coverage if they hit a lucky streak and win a prize or wager that is not part of a regular trade or business.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households on Medicaid are protected from losing health benefits due to incidental gambling winnings. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals on Medicaid benefit by retaining coverage despite occasional non-business gambling income. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors relying on Medicaid are safeguarded from coverage disruptions caused by random lottery or gambling payouts. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults enrolled in Medicaid are protected from losing coverage if they receive casual gambling winnings.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill protects Medicaid beneficiaries from losing eligibility due to occasional gambling winnings. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By excluding certain gambling winnings from monthly income, the bill helps individuals maintain uninterrupted Medicaid access.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Preventing the loss of Medicaid coverage due to casual gambling winnings helps low-income individuals maintain financial stability.
- 11/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House