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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1698· Senate(119-SAMDT-1698)

S.Amdt. 1698

Rep. Slotkin
Age: 50 years
Michigan
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Elissa Slotkin
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-HCONRES-14 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

As an analyst keeping an eye out for everyday folks, let us look at what Ms. Slotkin is proposing with SA 1698. This amendment is all about healthcare and making sure our elected officials are being fiscally responsible while they handle it.

What It Aims to Do

  • The amendment sets up a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Americans' access to healthcare coverage.

  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to make changes to budget allocations and the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation relating to healthcare.

  • It specifically mentions that this can include protecting and extending enhanced premium tax credits that have helped millions of Americans afford healthcare coverage.

  • The big catch to hold our officials accountable is that any legislation using this fund would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.