Bill · H.Res. 278· House(119-HRES-278)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — 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.)
- Sponsored by
- James McGovern
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 185. The bill seeks to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create limitations on budget cuts. Specifically, it aims to prevent reconciliation bills or resolutions from reducing benefits or enrollment for Medicaid. It also prohibits reducing eligibility or benefits for households in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. These limitations are set to expire on January 20, 2029.
Yes· 3 of 28
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill explicitly protects essential nutrition and healthcare benefits for these households.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Medicaid protection is a crucial component of healthcare for many people with disabilities.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+6
Protecting SNAP benefits and Medicaid provides a critical safety net against poverty.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill limits the ability to reduce spending through reconciliation, which may impact fiscal consolidation efforts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Medicaid benefits: The bill adds a provision to prevent the reduction of enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (Section 1, subsection h, clause 1).
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Protection of nutrition assistance: The bill prevents any reduction in eligibility or benefits for households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (Section 1, subsection h, clause 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Time-limited protections: The limitations placed on cutting the aforementioned programs are set to expire on January 20, 2029 (Section 1, subsection i).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For African Americans+4Good For Children+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Immigrants+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Students+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Union Workers+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+6Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Racial Equity+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 5/6/2025
- 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.)
- 3/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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