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DemocratBill · S. 2749· Senate(119-S-2749)

A bill to exempt Medicare from any sequestration under Statutory PAYGO that is caused by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
9/9/2025
Last activity
9/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
None
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to protect Medicare from specific budget cuts. It seeks to exempt Medicare programs under title XVIII of the Social Security Act from sequestration. This exemption applies to any reduction order issued after this Act is enacted. The scope is limited to sequestration caused by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." This ensures Medicare is not reduced due to the budgetary effects of that specific previous law.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5

    The bill safeguards Medicare, which is the primary health coverage provider for senior citizens.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+5

    The bill protects the healthcare funding that retirees rely on through Medicare.

  • Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+5

    The bill protects Medicare programs from budget cuts caused by sequestration under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    By exempting Medicare from sequestration, the bill prevents a reduction in government spending that would have otherwise occurred.