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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.

USA115th CongressHRES-659| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2017
Richard M. Nolan

Richard M. Nolan

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the chambers, or conference report that would: result in a reduction of guaranteed Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits; increase either the early or full retirement age for such benefits; privatize Social Security; result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, Medicare benefits; or result in a reduction of benefits or eligibility for individuals enrolled in, or eligible to receive medical assistance through, a state Medicaid plan or waiver under Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs. Allows a waiver or suspension of this rule only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • December 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedureMedicaidMedicareSenateSocial security and elderly assistance

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.

USA115th CongressHRES-659| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2017
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the chambers, or conference report that would: result in a reduction of guaranteed Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits; increase either the early or full retirement age for such benefits; privatize Social Security; result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, Medicare benefits; or result in a reduction of benefits or eligibility for individuals enrolled in, or eligible to receive medical assistance through, a state Medicaid plan or waiver under Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs. Allows a waiver or suspension of this rule only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • December 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Richard M. Nolan

Richard M. Nolan

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Rules Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedureMedicaidMedicareSenateSocial security and elderly assistance