summary
Introduced
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a point of order against reconciliation measures that cut benefits for Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create a procedural safeguard preventing Congress from making cuts to Medicaid (a federal and state health insurance program for low-income individuals) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) through the budget reconciliation process. Specifically, the bill establishes a "point of order" that would make it procedurally difficult to pass any reconciliation bill or resolution that would reduce enrollment, benefits, eligibility, or assistance for these two critical social safety net programs. The protection would be in place from the bill's enactment until January 20, 2029, meaning that during this period, any proposed legislation attempting to cut Medicaid or SNAP benefits could be challenged and potentially blocked on procedural grounds. This bill aims to protect vulnerable populations who rely on these programs by creating an additional legislative hurdle to prevent potential reductions in healthcare coverage and nutrition assistance.
Sponsors (43)
Brendan Boyle (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Shomari Figures (D),
Maggie Goodlander (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 04/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2753/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2753/BILLS-119hr2753ih.pdf |
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