Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations.

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Summary of Bill HRES 73

Bill 118 H.Res. 73, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the importance of Medicare and Social Security as essential benefits for current enrollees and to emphasize the need to strengthen these programs for future generations.

The resolution highlights the critical role that Medicare and Social Security play in providing healthcare and financial security for millions of Americans, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities. It recognizes the significant impact that these programs have had on reducing poverty among older Americans and ensuring access to healthcare services.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for bipartisan cooperation to address the long-term sustainability of Medicare and Social Security. It emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to ensure the solvency of these programs for future generations, while also maintaining the quality and accessibility of benefits for current enrollees. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 73 underscores the bipartisan recognition of the importance of Medicare and Social Security in providing essential benefits for Americans and the need to work together to strengthen these programs for the future.

Congressional Summary of HRES 73

This resolution affirms the House of Representatives' obligation to fulfill the promises made to senior citizens of the United States regarding access to Medicare and Social Security.

It also rejects any changes to Medicare or Social Security that diminish benefits for Americans currently enrolled, or soon to be enrolled, in the Medicare program or the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.

The resolution also expresses the House's commitment that these programs should be strengthened and preserved, and expresses support for efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in these programs.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 73

Bill HRES 73 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill HRES 73 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2023.  Bill HRES 73's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 73

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 73

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

Disability assistanceHealth care coverage and accessMedicareSocial security and elderly assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 73

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 73

R
Debbie Lesko
Arizona(Republican)
R
Robert J. Wittman
Virginia(Republican)
R
Cory Mills
Florida(Republican)
R
Brian Babin
Texas(Republican)
R
Vern Buchanan
Florida(Republican)

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