Bills · HRES 382
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 382Economics and Public Finance
Providing a point of order in the House of Representatives during the 119th Congress against reconciliation measures that reduce benefits under the Medicaid program or the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it deals with how major decisions are made about two of America's largest safety net programs: Medicaid and SNAP. The 'reconciliation' process is a powerful tool Congress uses to pass significant budget changes, often with fewer procedural hurdles than other bills, particularly in the Senate where it can bypass the filibuster.
By creating a 'point of order,' this bill makes it procedurally more difficult for lawmakers to reduce benefits for specific vulnerable groups within Medicaid and SNAP using this fast-track method. If this bill becomes law, it means that during the 119th Congress, any attempt to cut these specific benefits for these populations through reconciliation would face an immediate procedural challenge, potentially slowing down or stopping such efforts. If it does not become law, these types of benefit reductions could proceed with fewer procedural obstacles during the reconciliation process.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a 'point of order' in the House of Representatives for the duration of the 119th Congress.
This procedural rule makes it easier for a member to object and prevent consideration of certain types of budget legislation.
PROVISION 02
Blocks reconciliation measures that reduce enrollment or benefits for specific vulnerable groups in Medicaid (children under 19, seniors 65+, pregnant women, or individuals with disabilities).
This provision aims to protect crucial health care coverage for these specific populations from being cut via the reconciliation process.
PROVISION 03
Blocks reconciliation measures that reduce eligibility or benefits for households with the same vulnerable groups in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This provision aims to protect vital food assistance for these specific households from being cut via the reconciliation process.
PROVISION 04
Includes an exception for provisions in reconciliation measures aimed at reducing improper payments, eliminating fraudulent billing, or enhancing data verification for eligibility.
This ensures that efforts to improve program efficiency and prevent waste are not blocked by the new procedural rule.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 5
Submitted in House
MAY 5
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 382
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last actionMay 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025
House Res.HRES 382Economics and Public Finance
Providing a point of order in the House of Representatives during the 119th Congress against reconciliation measures that reduce benefits under the Medicaid program or the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 5, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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