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This bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to prohibit changes to Medicare and Medicaid programs through the reconciliation process. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 310(g) of the Act by expanding the restrictions on making recommendations related to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs through budget reconciliation. Reconciliation is a legislative process that allows certain budget-related bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority vote, bypassing the typical 60-vote threshold. The bill aims to protect Medicare and Medicaid from potential budget cuts or significant alterations that could be made through this expedited legislative mechanism. By adding Medicare (title XVIII) and Medicaid (title XIX) of the Social Security Act to the existing restrictions, the bill seeks to provide additional safeguards for these critical healthcare programs, ensuring that any substantial changes would require broader legislative consensus and more extensive debate.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1903/all-info