H.Res. 659 · 115th Congress
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a point of order against legislation that…
Full title
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.
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Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the chambers, or conference report that would:
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 12, 2017
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the chambers, or conference report that would:
- result in a reduction of guaranteed Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits;
- increase either the early or full retirement age for such benefits;
- privatize Social Security;
- result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, Medicare benefits; or
- result in a reduction of benefits or eligibility for individuals enrolled in, or eligible to receive medical assistance through, a state Medicaid plan or waiver under Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs.
Allows a waiver or suspension of this rule only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.
Latest action (Dec 12, 2017): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Policy area: Congress · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 12, 2017
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No recorded floor vote found.