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U.S. House to vote tomorrow on $15 billion in Medicaid funding agreement

This bipartisan language would ensure the island receives at least $2.809 billion for the next federal fiscal year, which begins in October

July 14, 2021 - 10:34 AM

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The agreement will face its first test tomorrow, in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health subcommittee. It would go to the committee floor next Wednesday, July 21. (teresa.canino@gfrmedia.com)

By José A. Delgado

Corresponsal de El Nuevo Día en Washington D. C.jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com

Washington - The leadership of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee released yesterday a draft bill that would ensure the Puerto Rican government´s access to about $15 billion in Medicaid funding over the next five years and avert a fiscal cliff next October.