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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1864· Senate(119-SAMDT-1864)

S.Amdt. 1864

Rep. Van Hollen
Age: 67 years
Maryland
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
Chris Van Hollen
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 your legislative analyst, let's break down what Senator Van Hollen is trying to do here with SA 1864 in plain English. This amendment is all about protecting the folks who rely on Medicaid for home- and community-based services, specifically our seniors and individuals with disabilities.

What It Changes and Adds

  • Creates a roadblock against cuts: The amendment adds a new rule—known as a point of order—in the Senate that makes it out of order to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, or conference report that would cut these specific Medicaid services.

  • Sets a high bar to bypass the rule: If anyone wants to waive or suspend this protection, it would take a three-fifths vote of the Senate.

  • Protects the ruling: If the Chair makes a ruling on this point of order, it would also take a three-fifths vote of the Senate to overturn it.