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Protecting American Benefits Act
1/10/2024, 10:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3157
Bill 118 HR 3157, also known as the Protecting American Benefits Act, aims to address issues related to the protection of benefits for American citizens. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration.
The main purpose of the bill is to strengthen the oversight and regulation of benefit programs to ensure that they are being used appropriately and efficiently. This includes programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government assistance programs.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of stricter penalties for individuals who commit fraud or abuse in these benefit programs. This is intended to deter individuals from taking advantage of the system and ensure that benefits are only being provided to those who truly need them. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs, such as streamlining the application process and reducing bureaucratic red tape. This is aimed at ensuring that benefits are delivered in a timely manner to those who are eligible. Overall, the Protecting American Benefits Act seeks to safeguard the integrity of benefit programs and ensure that they are serving their intended purpose of providing support to American citizens in need. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
The main purpose of the bill is to strengthen the oversight and regulation of benefit programs to ensure that they are being used appropriately and efficiently. This includes programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government assistance programs.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of stricter penalties for individuals who commit fraud or abuse in these benefit programs. This is intended to deter individuals from taking advantage of the system and ensure that benefits are only being provided to those who truly need them. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs, such as streamlining the application process and reducing bureaucratic red tape. This is aimed at ensuring that benefits are delivered in a timely manner to those who are eligible. Overall, the Protecting American Benefits Act seeks to safeguard the integrity of benefit programs and ensure that they are serving their intended purpose of providing support to American citizens in need. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of HR 3157
Protecting American Benefits Act
This bill authorizes payments for Medicare, Social Security, veteran death or disability benefits, and members of the Armed Forces to be made even if the debt limit is reached. Such payments may not be taken into consideration for purposes of calculating the debt limit until after the debt limit has already been increased.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3157
Bill HR 3157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3157 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3157's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3157
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3157
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3157
Protecting American Benefits Act
Protecting American Benefits Act
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue obligations to make Medicare and Social Security payments, veterans disability benefits, and military benefits, despite the debt limit being reached.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3157
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