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Maintaining Medicare.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 118
Bill 118 H.Res. 118, also known as the Maintaining Medicare Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure the continued funding and stability of the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for millions of Americans, particularly those aged 65 and older.
The bill includes provisions to strengthen Medicare by increasing funding for the program, improving access to care for beneficiaries, and enhancing the quality of services provided. It also aims to address issues such as rising healthcare costs, prescription drug prices, and the sustainability of the Medicare trust fund.
Additionally, the Maintaining Medicare Act seeks to protect and preserve Medicare for future generations by implementing measures to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the program. It also includes provisions to promote innovation and efficiency in healthcare delivery, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 118 is focused on ensuring the long-term viability and effectiveness of the Medicare program, while also addressing key challenges facing the healthcare system in the United States. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of millions of Americans who rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs.
The bill includes provisions to strengthen Medicare by increasing funding for the program, improving access to care for beneficiaries, and enhancing the quality of services provided. It also aims to address issues such as rising healthcare costs, prescription drug prices, and the sustainability of the Medicare trust fund.
Additionally, the Maintaining Medicare Act seeks to protect and preserve Medicare for future generations by implementing measures to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the program. It also includes provisions to promote innovation and efficiency in healthcare delivery, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 118 is focused on ensuring the long-term viability and effectiveness of the Medicare program, while also addressing key challenges facing the healthcare system in the United States. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of millions of Americans who rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs.
Congressional Summary of HRES 118
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare should be strengthened and should not be used to finance Democrats' policies.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 118
Bill HRES 118 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HRES 118 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023. Bill HRES 118's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 17, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 118
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 118
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Aging
- Medicare
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 118
Maintaining Medicare.
Maintaining Medicare.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 118
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