HRES 278 · in committee · significant
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
- government reform
- healthcare
What this bill does
- This rule prevents Congress from using fast-track procedures to cut Medicaid or SNAP benefits.
- It affects low-income individuals and families who rely on Medicaid and food assistance.
- The restriction lasts until January 20, 2029, and requires a supermajority vote to override.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would requiring a supermajority vote to cut Medicaid or SNAP benefits affect Congress's ability to address federal budget deficits through spending reductions?
- 02
What specific circumstances might justify overriding this restriction before January 2029, and who should decide when that threshold is met?
- 03
How would this rule's impact differ for states that depend heavily on federal Medicaid funding versus those with smaller programs?
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Sponsor · D-MA-2
James P. McGovern
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Introduced 2025-05-06
Legislative timeline
2025-05-06 · house · Discharge
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boyle (PA). Petition No: 119-3. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025050603">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
2025-03-31 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2025-03-31 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
2025-03-31 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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