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Protecting Social Security and Medicare Benefits: Harder Cuts

This bill aims to make it more difficult to reduce Social Security and Medicare benefits. Any such cuts would require a two-thirds vote of members present and voting in Congress. This measure seeks to provide greater financial stability and security for individuals relying on these programs.
Key points
Requires a two-thirds vote in Congress to reduce Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Exception for Medicare Advantage plan payments if they increase other Medicare payments.
Determinations of benefit reductions will be based solely on analyses by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1950
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-06