H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid
Safety Net Act of 2008

Introduced by Rep. John D. Dingell and Rep. Tim Murphy March 13, 2008

Summary of the Legislation

Text and Status of the Legislation (Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet)

April 3, 2008, Hearing on H.R. 5613

April 9, 2008, Subcommittee on Health Markup (Markups Held)

April 16, 2008, Full Committee Markup (Markups Held)

News Releases, Letters, and Statements

"Allow for Medicaid Reforms Rather than Cuts; Support H.R. 5613, the 'Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008'"
-- Read the April 22, 2008, Dear Colleague letter »

"The restrictions the Administration is imposing on Medicaid are harmful and will undoubtedly put the health of thousands of our most vulnerable children at unnecessary, indefensible risk,” said Chairman John D. Dingell.
-- Read the March 13, 2008, News Release

"Stop Medicaid Cuts to Your State! Cosponsor H.R. 5613, the 'Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008'"
-- March 19, 2008, Dear Colleague Letter

"Protect Medicaid From Administrative Cuts"
-- April 8, 2008, Dear Colleague Letter, including list of more than 1,700 supporters of the legislation

Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Health Markup of H.R. 5613, "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008
-- April 9, 2008, Statement

"Subcommittee Moves to Block Medicaid Cuts"
-- April 9, 2008, News Release

Letters of Support

• 12 Michigan Organizations, March 18, 2008
• 140 National Organizations, April 29, 2008
• ACCSES, March 31, 2008
• American Academy of Pediatrics, March 26, 2008
• American Association of People with Disabilities, March 20, 2008
• AARP, March 10, 2008
• AFSCME, March 19, 2008
• American Federation of Teachers, March 27, 2008
• American Hospital Association, March 18, 2008
• American Network of Community Options and Resources, March 26, 2008
• American Public Health Association, March 13, 2008
• Association of University Centers on Disabilities, March 20, 2008
• The Arc, March 17, 2008
• California Health Care Safety Net Providers, April 3, 2008
• Child Welfare League of America, March 20, 2008
• Coalition to Preserve the Medicaid Safety Net, April 2, 2008
• Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities, April 1, 2008
• Consumers Union, April 3, 2008
• Council for Exceptional Children, March 31, 2008
• Easter Seals, March 17, 2008
• ECHO, March 20, 2008
• Families USA, April 2, 2008
• First Focus, April 2, 2008
• HIV Medicare and Medicaid Working Group, March 27, 2008
• HIV Medicine Association, March 20, 2008
• House & Senate Leaders, February 20, 2008
• Local Education Agencies Network, March 17, 2008
• March of Dimes, March 19, 2008
• Medicaid Stakeholders, March 31, 2008
• Mental Health America, March 26, 2008
• Moore County Schools, March 25, 2008
• National Association of Children's Hospitals, April 1, 2008
• National Association of Counties, March 26, 2008
• National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental
• National Conference of State Legislatures, April 16, 2008
• National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, March 26 , 2008
• Disability Directors, March 26, 2008
• National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc., March 21, 2008
• National Governors Association, April 2 , 2008
• National Governors Association, February 26, 2008
• National Health Law Program, March 20, 2008
• NAMI, March 19, 2008
• National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, March 25, 2008
• National Women's Law Center, March 28, 2008
• Person County Schools, March 25, 2008
• Pitt County Schools, March 26, 2008
• Premier, March 18, 2008
• SEIU, March 18, 2008
• Wayne County Public Schools, March 25, 2008
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, March 25, 2008
• Voices for America's Children, April 1 , 2008