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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 318· Senate(119-SAMDT-318)

S.Amdt. 318

Rep. Smith
Age: 68 years
Minnesota
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Tina Smith
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
Changes bill
119-SCONRES-7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth 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

Here is the straight talk on what this amendment is all about. Submitted by Ms. Smith, along with Mrs. Shaheen and Mr. Warnock, this amendment aims to add a new rule to the Senate.

What It Changes

The amendment creates a point of order in the Senate against any legislation that would cut Medicare or Medicaid payments for doctors, hospitals, or long-term care services in rural areas, or that would limit access to the services they provide.

  • Blocks Cuts: It stops the Senate from easily considering bills, resolutions, motions, or amendments that reduce payments or limit care in rural areas.
  • High Bar to Override: To get around this rule and pass such legislation anyway, it takes a three-fifths affirmative vote of all sworn Senators, and the same high vote count is needed to overturn a ruling by the Chair.