H.R. 1452 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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, Feb 21, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAdds work requirements to Medicaid and SNAP
This bill requires most adults ages 19 to 59 on Medicaid to work, study, volunteer, or participate in a work program for at least 80 hours per month, or earn income equal to the federal minimum wage for 80 hours. States can remove people from Medicaid if they don't meet these requirements. The bill also expands work requirements for SNAP (food assistance) to include people ages 56 to 60, parents of school-age children, homeless individuals, and some former foster youth—groups that are currently exempt.
How it affects you
If you're between 19 and 59 and receive Medicaid, you'd need to meet one of these work or activity requirements or risk losing your coverage. If you receive SNAP and fall into one of the newly covered groups—like being between 56 and 60, having school-age children, or experiencing homelessness—you'd face work requirements too. Some people are protected from these requirements: those with disabilities, parents of young children under six, and full-time students.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 21, 2025)
Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025
This bill establishes work requirements for adults ages 19 to 59 under Medicaid. It also extends work requirements to additional individuals under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal Medicaid payment for adults ages 19 to 59 unless these individuals (1) work at least 80 hours per month or have a monthly income that is at least equal to the federal minimum wage multiplied by 80 hours, (2) participate in a work program for at least 80 hours per month, (3) engage in community service for at least 80 hours per month, or (4) participate in a combination of the aforementioned activities for at least 80 hours per month. States may choose to disenroll individuals from Medicaid if they do not meet these requirements.
The bill excludes certain individuals from these requirements, including those with disabilities, who care for children under the age of six, or who are enrolled in an educational program at least half-time.
The bill also modifies work requirements under SNAP so as to require individuals ages 56 to 60, those with children ages 6 and older, homeless individuals, and certain former foster youth to meet the work requirements for SNAP (these individuals are currently exempt from work requirements). Additionally, states may no longer request to waive work requirements for individuals in areas with high unemployment rates or that lack a sufficient number of available jobs.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1452
A BILL
Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-7) · Introduced Feb 21, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 20, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.”