SAMDT 1029 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.

AMENDS

SCONRES 7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth 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.

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FEB 20, 2025

“Amendment SA 1029 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 70.”

what this changes

This amendment creates a special budget rule, called a 'reserve fund,' to support future laws that protect Medicare and Medicaid. This rule allows the Senate to vote on healthcare-related changes more easily, provided those changes do not increase the overall national debt.

WHY IT MATTERS

It establishes a legislative pathway for healthcare reforms. It ensures that any future changes to these programs must be 'paid for' (deficit-neutral), preventing those specific future bills from adding to the national debt.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects the millions of seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families who rely on Medicare and Medicaid for health insurance.

AMENDS

SCONRES 7PASSED SENATE

An original concurrent resolution setting forth 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.

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KEY POINTS

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Creates a Reserve Fund

This is a technical 'green light' that allows the Senate to bypass certain spending limits for specific topics like healthcare.

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Requires Deficit Neutrality

Any future laws supported by this fund must be balanced by spending cuts or tax increases so they don't increase the deficit.

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Focuses on Medicare and Medicaid

It signals that protecting these specific social safety net programs is a high priority for the current budget cycle.

GLOSSARY

Deficit-neutral reserve fund: A technical budget tool that allows Congress to pass legislation on a specific topic without it counting against certain spending limits, as long as the new costs are covered by savings elsewhere.
Budget Resolution: An internal plan used by Congress to set spending and tax goals; it does not have the force of law and does not require a presidential signature.

Official sources

SAMDT 1029 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Amended bill: summary · Latest action

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7 EVENTS

FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 1029 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 70.

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 1029 proposed by Senator Sullivan. (consideration: CR S1105) To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.

FLOOR

FEB 20, 25

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 20, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1029 proposed by Senator Sullivan.

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