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BillHR 8662 · 119

To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.

Introduced
May 4, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
May 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Expands Medicaid to cover assisted living costs and provides low-income housing tax credits to support affordable living options. Funds assisted living through a combination of Medicaid and tax credits.

Sponsored By

Max L. Miller
Republican · Ohio · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 4, 2026
  3. May 4, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects low-income individuals and families who require assisted living services, providing them with increased access to affordable housing and healthcare options. It also impacts Medicaid recipients and taxpayers who may benefit from the low-income housing tax credit program.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeEnergy and Commerce Committee
IntroducedMay 4, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Economy
  • Housing

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.