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US HB7453
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greg Steube
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AI Summary
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Individuals classified as sex offenders under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 would be denied the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credit for health insurance purchased through qualified health plans
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Federal Medicaid funding would be prohibited for medical assistance provided to registered sex offenders, with the restriction applying to both the individual and their spouse on joint tax returns
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States would be given explicit authority to deny Medicaid coverage entirely to sex offenders, notwithstanding existing requirements to provide medical assistance
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The premium tax credit restriction applies to taxable years ending after enactment; the Medicaid provisions apply to individuals enrolled or reenrolled after the enactment date
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Introduced February 9, 2026 by Rep. Steube and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce
Legislative Description
CLEAN Act Criminals’ Loss of Eligibility and Assistance Networks Act
Last Action
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.
2/9/2026