Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025
Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would create a procedural rule that prevents Congress from using expedited budget reconciliation procedures to reduce Medicaid enrollment, benefits, or SNAP (food assistance) eligibility or benefits. Budget reconciliation is a special legislative process that allows bills to pass with a simple majority and cannot be blocked by a filibuster in the Senate. Under this bill, any attempt to cut these programs through reconciliation would face a procedural hurdle that could slow or block such legislation. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily protects current and potential beneficiaries of Medicaid (health insurance for low-income individuals) and SNAP (food assistance).
It would indirectly affect any future legislation attempting to modify these programs. The bill was introduced by Democratic Representative Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The restriction would expire on January 20, 2029.
CRS Official Summary
Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025This bill establishes a budget point of order against considering budget reconciliation legislation in the House or the Senate that (1) reduces enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program, or (2) reduces eligibility or benefits for households that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).(Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.)The point of order expires on January 20, 2029.
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Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.