Bill > HR712

This resolution establishes the House Study Committee on Protecting Working Families to investigate the potential impacts of federal funding cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Georgia's residents and economy. The committee will consist of 11 members appointed by the House Speaker, who will also designate the chairperson, and will be charged with studying the conditions, needs, and issues related to potential federal funding reductions. The committee is authorized to conduct meetings as needed, with legislative members receiving standard allowances for up to five days (with potential extension). The committee is tasked with examining proposed state-level protections, such as creating emergency Medicaid and food security funds, offering small business tax credits, establishing affordable insurance pools, implementing state-funded food purchase and Medicaid buy-in programs, providing maternity care grants, and supporting food assistance organizations. The committee must file a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations, and will be automatically dissolved on December 1, 2025. The resolution is motivated by concerns about Georgia's high uninsured rates, food insecurity, maternal health disparities, and the potential economic consequences of federal funding cuts.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71614