SAMDT 2817 — To strike a provision relating to limitations on certain Medicaid payments.

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JUL 1, 2025

“Amendment SA 2817 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 52. Record Vote Number: 361.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to remove a section of the bill that limits certain payments made through Medicaid. Because the amendment failed, those payment restrictions remained part of the final law.

WHY IT MATTERS

Medicaid payments support healthcare for low-income Americans; limiting these payments is often intended to reduce federal spending, but critics argue it can reduce the quality or availability of care.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This directly impacts healthcare providers who receive Medicaid reimbursements and the low-income individuals who rely on Medicaid for their health coverage.

AMENDS

HR 1BECAME LAW

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

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KEY POINTS

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Attempted to prevent Medicaid payment caps

The amendment was intended to ensure that certain Medicaid funding levels would not be restricted by the new law.

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Amendment was rejected

The 48-52 vote means the majority of the Senate opted to keep the payment limitations in place.

GLOSSARY

Medicaid: A public health insurance program in the United States that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families.
Strike a provision: A formal legislative action to delete a specific part of a bill's text.

Official sources

SAMDT 2817 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: status

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JUL 1, 25

Amendment SA 2817 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 52. Record Vote Number: 361.

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JUL 1, 25

Amendment SA 2817 proposed by Senator Kim to Amendment SA 2360. (consideration: CR S4065) To strike a provision relating to limitations on certain Medicaid payments.

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JUL 1, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2817 proposed by Senator Kim to Amendment SA 2360.

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JUL 1, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 2817 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 52. Record Vote Number: 361.

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