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The bill to end this practice was brought by U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09). I had no idea this was a thing, it's asinine as fuck to take poor peoples' inheritance. Especially to pay for public medical care which would be free if the patient were younger, and double especially when it's a literal drop in the ocean to the government.
It really is horrifically cruel, to go on taking from people who have just lost someone. I hope this bill succeeds; I will be calling my rep to confirm they're voting for it. I'm also thinking about calling Schakowsky's office and thanking her for advancing this one; I think people will call when they're upset but almost never to say "good job!", and there should be more of that.
A bill against cruelty absolutely cannot pass a conservative majority. Conservatives thrive on cruelty. This bill needs to be brought up during a Dem trifecta or it cannot pass.