II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 971 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2023 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Merkley , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges, and for other purposes.