Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025

The Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025 would establish new work requirements for Medicaid recipients ages 19 to 59. Under the bill, these individuals would need to work at least 80 hours per month, earn income equal to the federal minimum wage for 80 hours, participate in an approved work program, engage in community service, or complete a combination of these activities to maintain Medicaid coverage. States would have the option to disenroll individuals who do not meet these requirements. The bill would exempt certain groups including people with disabilities, those caring for children under age six, and students enrolled at least half-time in educational programs.

The bill would also expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently exempt groups such as individuals ages 56 to 60, those with children ages 6 and older, homeless individuals, and certain former foster youth would be required to meet work requirements to receive benefits. Additionally, states would no longer be permitted to request waivers of work requirements based on high local unemployment rates or insufficient job availability.

This bill is currently under committee consideration and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.