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Amendments · SAMDT 2035
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2035
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
PROPOSED APR 4· LAST ACTION APR 4
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
APR 4
“Amendment SA 2035 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 170.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment adds a special placeholder in the government's budget plan for future laws that protect Medicare and Medicaid. It ensures that as long as those future laws do not increase the national debt, the budget rules can be adjusted to allow them to pass more easily.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Creates a 'Reserve Fund'
This acts as a legislative 'green light,' making it easier for future bills regarding Medicare and Medicaid to move through the Senate.
POINT 02
Requires Deficit Neutrality
The rule only applies if the future legislation does not increase the overall national deficit, requiring any new spending to be offset by cuts or revenue.
POINT 03
Sets Legislative Priority
Including this in the budget blueprint formally identifies Medicare and Medicaid protection as a key objective for this Congress.
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSAPR 4
Amendment SA 2035 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 170.
APR 4
Amendment SA 2035 proposed by Senator Sullivan to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2343) To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
APR 4
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 2035
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedApr 4, 2025
Last actionApr 4, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED APR 4, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2035
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
PROPOSED APR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 4, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
1
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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