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Protect Social Security and Medicare Act

USA119th CongressHR-1950| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Mark Pocan

Mark Pocan

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a supermajority vote requirement in Congress to protect benefits administered by the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Any bill, joint resolution, or amendment that would reduce existing benefits from these programs cannot be considered in either chamber unless two-thirds of members present and voting agree to a motion to consider it. An exception applies to provisions that reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans , provided these reductions result in an equal or greater increase in payments for other purposes under the broader Medicare program. The determination of whether a provision would cause such a reduction or reallocation is solely made by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration .
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-814
Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-814
    Protect Social Security and Medicare Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Social Welfare

Protect Social Security and Medicare Act

USA119th CongressHR-1950| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This bill establishes a supermajority vote requirement in Congress to protect benefits administered by the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Any bill, joint resolution, or amendment that would reduce existing benefits from these programs cannot be considered in either chamber unless two-thirds of members present and voting agree to a motion to consider it. An exception applies to provisions that reduce payments to Medicare Advantage plans , provided these reductions result in an equal or greater increase in payments for other purposes under the broader Medicare program. The determination of whether a provision would cause such a reduction or reallocation is solely made by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-814
Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-814
    Protect Social Security and Medicare Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Mark Pocan

Mark Pocan

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Rules Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted