Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023

Bill 118 hr 1618, also known as the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a commission that will be responsible for studying and making recommendations on how to sustain the Medicare and Social Security programs in the long term.

The commission created by this bill will be made up of 15 members, appointed by the President and leaders of Congress. These members will have expertise in areas such as economics, healthcare, and social security policy. The commission will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the current state of the Medicare and Social Security programs, as well as projecting their future financial outlook.

The commission will also be responsible for developing recommendations on how to ensure the long-term sustainability of these programs. This may include proposals for changes to the programs themselves, as well as recommendations for how to increase revenue or reduce costs in order to keep the programs solvent. Overall, the goal of this bill is to create a non-partisan commission that can provide Congress with expert analysis and recommendations on how to sustain the Medicare and Social Security programs for future generations. This bill is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the future of these important social safety net programs.