# Call on United States Congress to pass Medicare for All Act of 2025

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Clerk's short name: M4All Resolution

- Record number: **R2025-0018946**
- Type: Resolution; category: United States Govt.
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (14): [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46th Ward), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12th Ward), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4th Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25th Ward), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- Introduction Date: Sep 25, 2025
- Final Action Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=FBE92905-0B6F-F011-BEC1-001DD80994DF)

## Roll call: Adopted Mar 18, 2026

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Mar 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D73FA92F-100D-F111-8406-001DD80F9592).

**Yea (50)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [Medicare for All Resolution.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/8efcf95c-d5d3-4acf-80da-0991b609a42f.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This resolution says the Chicago City Council supports the Medicare for All Act of 2025 (H.R. 3069 and S. 1506), a federal bill that would give health insurance to every person living in the United States. It asks Chicago's federal lawmakers to work to pass the bill quickly. A resolution states the Council's position but does not itself change any law.

- States the City Council's support for the federal Medicare for All Act of 2025 (H.R. 3069/S. 1506).
- Calls on federal legislators to work toward passing the bill quickly.
- Cites that 11% of Chicagoans under 65 (257,000 people) have no health insurance.
- Says the federal bill would cover care such as hospital, prescription drugs, mental health, dental, vision, hearing, and long-term care with no co-pays or deductibles.
- Says coverage would apply regardless of employment, citizenship status, income, age, or location.

**Money**

- $5,600 per year: what the resolution says a typical non-elderly U.S. family spends out of pocket on health care costs and health-program taxes
- Over $600 million per year: the resolution's figure for the cost of health insurance for City of Chicago employees

**Who**: The resolution describes the federal bill as affecting all U.S. residents, including uninsured and underinsured Chicagoans, moderate-income households, and the City as an employer that pays for workers' health insurance.

**Where**: Citywide (Chicago); sponsored by Alderwoman Ruth Cruz, 30th Ward

## Timeline

- Sep 25, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Mar 18, 2026: Adopted, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D73FA92F-100D-F111-8406-001DD80F9592). On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.
- Mar 18, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Health and Human Relations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.

## Documents

- [Medicare for All Resolution.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/8efcf95c-d5d3-4acf-80da-0991b609a42f.pdf) (Legislation)
- [TRANSMITTAL - HHR - R2025-0018946.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7c1fa10a-fa55-4e31-a948-1855a750e2ae.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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