A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 380

119th Congress

A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution urges the Senate to protect Medicare from automatic spending cuts (sequestration) triggered by H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." It highlights CBO estimates that $536 billion would be cut from Medicare through 2034, with $45 billion in 2026 alone, affecting over 67 million Medicare beneficiaries.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6472)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution urges the Senate to protect Medicare from automatic spending cuts (sequestration) triggered by H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." It highlights CBO estimates that $536 billion would be cut from Medicare through 2034, with $45 billion in 2026 alone, affecting over 67 million Medicare beneficiaries.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

CBO estimates H.R. 1 adds $4.1 trillion to deficit, triggering automatic sequestration cuts
Medicare faces estimated $536 billion in cuts through 2034 under Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act
$45 billion in Medicare cuts projected for 2026 alone
Cuts compound nearly $1 trillion in healthcare reductions stripping coverage from 15 million people
Resolution calls for protecting seniors who have paid into Medicare throughout their working lives

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily affect the 67+ million Americans who rely on Medicare, including seniors, people with disabilities, and those with end-stage renal disease. Healthcare providers, hospitals, and community health centers that depend on Medicare reimbursements would also be impacted by potential payment reductions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

380, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-380