A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors
Changes H.Con.Res. 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.
Offered
Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Pending Consideration
What this amendment would do
This amendment would add a point of order, which is a procedural rule that prevents a specific item from being considered, to the concurrent resolution.
The rule would prevent the Senate from considering any legislation that changes the Medicaid program or the Children's Health Insurance Program unless the Congressional Budget Office provides a certification. This certification must state that the changes will not result in lower coverage rates, reduced benefits, or decreased affordability for people in rural communities. It must also state that the changes will not increase the likelihood of rural hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities closing.
The amendment further states that this rule can only be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate members. This three-fifths vote would also be required to sustain an appeal of a ruling made by the Chair regarding this point of order.
- 4/3/2025
- Senate amendment submitted
This bill has no cosponsors