or the protection of property. . (2) Application The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 6. Continuation of Medicaid income eligibility standard for pregnant individuals and infants Section 1902(l)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(l)(2)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking and not more than 185 percent