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To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-1868| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2021
John A. Yarmuth

John A. Yarmuth

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
David Scott (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill makes several budgetary and technical changes to provisions under Medicare and Medicaid. The bill continues to exempt Medicare from sequestration until December 31, 2021. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.) The bill also specifically applies certain modified payment limits to rural health clinics that temporarily enrolled in Medicare during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or that applied to enroll by December 31, 2020; and preserves higher Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital payments for public hospitals in California under forthcoming payment methodology changes.

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Timeline
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 16, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
Mar 19, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1589-1601)
Mar 19, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
Mar 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1868.
Mar 19, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 19, 2021
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H1598-1600)
Mar 19, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 216 (Roll no. 95).
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Mar 19, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 175 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H1589-1590)
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Mar 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 22, 2021
Received in the Senate.
Mar 24, 2021
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 25, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Mar 25, 2021
Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 2. Record Vote Number: 142. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1801-1802)
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Mar 25, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1800-1804)
Mar 26, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 13, 2021
Mr. Yarmuth moved that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1729-1733)
Apr 13, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1868.
Apr 13, 2021
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 38 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1729-1730)
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Apr 13, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 2021
Presented to President.
Apr 14, 2021
Signed by President.
Apr 14, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-7.
  • March 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 16, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.


  • March 19, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1589-1601)


  • March 19, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.


  • March 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1868.


  • March 19, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 19, 2021
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H1598-1600)


  • March 19, 2021
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 216 (Roll no. 95).
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  • March 19, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 175 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H1589-1590)
    View Vote


  • March 19, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 24, 2021
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 25, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.


  • March 25, 2021
    Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 2. Record Vote Number: 142. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1801-1802)
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  • March 25, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1800-1804)


  • March 26, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • April 13, 2021
    Mr. Yarmuth moved that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1729-1733)


  • April 13, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1868.


  • April 13, 2021
    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 38 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1729-1730)
    View Vote


  • April 13, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 14, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • April 14, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • April 14, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-7.

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-233: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1885: RUSH Protection Act of 2021
  • S 117-935: Rural Health Clinic Protection Act
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentUnemployment

To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-1868| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2021
This bill makes several budgetary and technical changes to provisions under Medicare and Medicaid. The bill continues to exempt Medicare from sequestration until December 31, 2021. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.) The bill also specifically applies certain modified payment limits to rural health clinics that temporarily enrolled in Medicare during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or that applied to enroll by December 31, 2020; and preserves higher Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital payments for public hospitals in California under forthcoming payment methodology changes.

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Timeline
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 16, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
Mar 19, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1589-1601)
Mar 19, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
Mar 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1868.
Mar 19, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 19, 2021
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H1598-1600)
Mar 19, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 216 (Roll no. 95).
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Mar 19, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 175 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H1589-1590)
View Vote
Mar 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 22, 2021
Received in the Senate.
Mar 24, 2021
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 25, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Mar 25, 2021
Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 2. Record Vote Number: 142. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1801-1802)
View Vote
Mar 25, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1800-1804)
Mar 26, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 13, 2021
Mr. Yarmuth moved that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1729-1733)
Apr 13, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1868.
Apr 13, 2021
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 38 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1729-1730)
View Vote
Apr 13, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 2021
Presented to President.
Apr 14, 2021
Signed by President.
Apr 14, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-7.
  • March 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 16, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.


  • March 19, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1589-1601)


  • March 19, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.


  • March 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1868.


  • March 19, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 19, 2021
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to recommit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H1598-1600)


  • March 19, 2021
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 216 (Roll no. 95).
    View Vote


  • March 19, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 175 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H1589-1590)
    View Vote


  • March 19, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 24, 2021
    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 25, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.


  • March 25, 2021
    Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 2. Record Vote Number: 142. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1801-1802)
    View Vote


  • March 25, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1800-1804)


  • March 26, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • April 13, 2021
    Mr. Yarmuth moved that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1729-1733)


  • April 13, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1868.


  • April 13, 2021
    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 38 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1729-1730)
    View Vote


  • April 13, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 14, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • April 14, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • April 14, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-7.
John A. Yarmuth

John A. Yarmuth

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
David Scott (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Budget Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-233: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1885: RUSH Protection Act of 2021
  • S 117-935: Rural Health Clinic Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentUnemployment