SAMDT 1602 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending vital enhanced advance premium tax credits.

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HCONRES 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.

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APR 5, 2025

“Amendment SA 1602 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”

what this changes

This amendment attempted to create a symbolic placeholder in the government's budget plan to extend health insurance discounts for people who buy coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Since the amendment failed, this specific priority was not included in the Senate's financial blueprint.

WHY IT MATTERS

The 'enhanced' tax credits currently make health insurance significantly cheaper for millions of Americans; if they are not eventually extended by other laws, many families will face much higher monthly insurance premiums.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Americans who purchase their own health insurance through federal or state marketplaces (ACA/Obamacare) are most directly affected.

AMENDS

HCONRES 14RESOLVING DIFFERENCES

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.

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Health Care Affordability

The credits in question lower the monthly cost of insurance premiums for individuals and families who don't get coverage through an employer.

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Budgetary Placeholder

A reserve fund makes it easier for Congress to pass the actual extension later by ensuring the costs are balanced out elsewhere in the budget.

GLOSSARY

Deficit-neutral reserve fund: A provision in a budget resolution that allows for future spending on a specific program, provided that the cost is offset by other savings or tax revenue.
Premium tax credits: Financial assistance from the government that reduces the amount an individual or family pays for health insurance premiums.

Official sources

SAMDT 1602 on Congress.gov

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

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 1602 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 1602 proposed by Senator Shaheen to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2358) To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending vital enhanced advance premium tax credits.

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APR 5, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1602 proposed by Senator Shaheen to Amendment SA 1717.

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APR 5, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 1602 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending vital enhanced advance premium tax credits.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending vital enhanced advance premium tax credits.

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