Bill

HR 369

A Resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 30 co-sponsors

Nonbinding memorial urging Congress to preserve federal Medicaid funding to protect Louisiana hospitals and communities; has no legal effect, merely advises policymakers.

Adopted

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Bill Summary · HR 369

Summary — H.R. 369 (Resolution)

Title: "CONGRESS: Memorialize Congress to avoid reductions in Medicaid funding that would adversely affect Louisiana's hospitals and communities they serve"
Bill type: Resolution (memorializing)
Introduced: January 13, 2025
Status: Adopted by the House; enrolled, signed by Speaker, and presented to the Secretary of State (June 2025)

Main purpose and intent

H.R. 369 is a non‑binding legislative resolution that, by its title and metadata, seeks to memorialize (formally request/urge) the U.S. Congress to refrain from any reductions to federal Medicaid funding that would have adverse effects on hospitals in Louisiana and the communities those hospitals serve. Its intent is to publicly state the legislature’s opposition to cuts in federal Medicaid support and to press Congress to preserve current funding levels or policies that sustain access to hospital care.

Key provisions (as can be determined from title/metadata)

A formal expression of the legislature’s position opposing reductions in Medicaid funding that would harm Louisiana hospitals and communities.
A request or urging directed at the U.S. Congress (and implicitly at federal policymakers) to maintain Medicaid funding or avoid policy changes (e.g., funding cuts, caps, or other reductions) that would reduce federal support for hospitals.
Because this is a memorializing resolution, it does not appropriate funds, change Medicaid law, or directly alter state or federal Medicaid program rules.

Note: The full text of the resolution was not included in the provided document; the above describes the resolution based on its title and official metadata. The provided document content contains multiple unrelated state resolutions (congratulatory and memorial resolutions from other jurisdictions), suggesting a clerical aggregation error. Consult the official enrolled resolution text for precise language.

Who would be affected

Direct legal effect: none — memorializing resolutions are symbolic and advisory rather than legally binding.
Practical/political impact: Louisiana hospitals, Medicaid beneficiaries, local health systems, and communities could be beneficiaries of any congressional action that preserves Medicaid funding; the resolution is intended to influence federal decision‑makers and public opinion.
Stakeholders likely to use the resolution: state health officials, hospital associations, advocacy groups, and members of Congress representing Louisiana.

Procedural and timeline highlights

Introduced: January 13, 2025.
Referred to House Committee on Education and Workforce (per docket entries).
Considered on Local & Consent Calendars and Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions calendars during spring 2025.
Adopted by the House (read by title; roll call 98–0 recorded on 06/12/2025).
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker (06/12/2025).
Taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with House rules (06/13/2025).

Interpretation and next steps for readers

This resolution is a formal statement of the legislature’s position; it does not change law or funding.
Because the supplied document text is inconsistent and contains unrelated resolutions, interested readers should review the official enrolled text posted by the legislature or Secretary of State to confirm exact wording and any specific requests made to Congress.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.