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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 401· Senate(119-SAMDT-401)

S.Amdt. 401

Rep. Kaine
Age: 68 years
Virginia
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors
None
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

As an analyst keeping an eye out for everyday folks, let us break down what Mr. Kaine is trying to do with this amendment. Simply put, it creates a new rule in the Senate to stop our elected officials from rushing through major changes to our healthcare without knowing the facts first.

What It Changes and Adds

  • Adds a Point of Order: It makes it out of order in the Senate to consider legislation that affects programs like Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Affordable Care Act, or other health insurance laws for at least 1,000,000 people, unless a specific condition is met.

  • Requires CBO Estimates First: Before a final vote can happen on that kind of legislation, the Congressional Budget Office must have the required estimate available on its website for at least 72 hours.

  • Sets Waiver Rules: This new rule can only be waived or suspended in the Senate by a three-fifths vote of the members, and it also takes a three-fifths vote to override a ruling by the Chair.

  • Demands Coverage Impact Data: During the 119th Congress, estimates for significant legislation must include the expected impact on health insurance coverage in the United States for at least 1,000,000 people.