H.R. 779In committeeCrime & justice
Bill would strip Medicaid, Medicare from "sexually dangerous" offenders
Data as of July 11, 2026
People convicted of serious sex offenses and deemed "sexually dangerous" would generally lose Medicaid and Medicare coverage.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill requires states to send the Attorney General an annual list of people convicted of sexually dangerous offenses so federal charges can be considered alongside state charges. It also removes Medicaid and Medicare eligibility for people convicted of a sexually violent offense who are deemed "sexually dangerous," except while they receive mandatory treatment as inpatients. It adds a requirement that sex offender registry records include information about relevant court cases.
Who does it affect?
It affects convicted sex offenders classified as "sexually dangerous," state and federal law enforcement and prosecutors, and Medicaid/Medicare administering agencies.
Why does it matter?
Losing health coverage could shift care costs elsewhere, such as to hospitals providing required emergency or involuntary treatment, and expands the reach of federal prosecution into cases already handled by states.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act
- Introduced:
- January 28, 2025
- Latest action:
- January 28, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
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