Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HCR117

Caption

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Impact

The resolution expresses policies that advocate for protecting and reforming Medicare, acknowledging the increasing burden on future beneficiaries and the necessity of bipartisan solutions to ensure its solvency. HCR117 also proposes the implementation of work requirements for able-bodied adults in Medicaid to promote self-reliance. The impact of these provisions could significantly shape the way healthcare is provided and funded at the federal level, possibly leading to reduced expenditures for the government while incentivizing employment among participants in Medicaid programs.

Summary

HCR117 is a concurrent resolution aimed at establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and outlines the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. The resolution sets forth various policies regarding federal spending, healthcare, economic growth, and improper payment rates. It emphasizes a commitment to maintain fiscal responsibility through various budgetary controls and is aimed at reducing deficits while addressing the financial challenges posed by programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HCR117 arise mainly from its implications for Medicare and Medicaid reform. Critics may argue that the advocacy for stricter eligibility criteria and work requirements in Medicaid could jeopardize access to essential health services for vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the potential for restricting budgetary allocations and implementing spending caps may lead to heated discussions among lawmakers about the adequacy of funding for crucial healthcare initiatives and social safety nets.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HCR14

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

US SCR41

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

US HR313

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, and for other purposes.

US HR161

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

US HB7245

To provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.

US SCR7

This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2025-FY2034 forfederal revenues,new budget authority,budget outlays,deficits,public debt,debt held by the public, andthe major functional categories of spending.It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate.The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several House and Senate committees to report legislation that will increase or decrease the deficit over FY2025-FY2034 by specified amounts. The committees must submit the legislation to the applicable congressional budget committee by March 7, 2025. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.)In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate (1) reconciliation legislation, and (2) legislation that would not increase the deficit over FY2025-FY2034. The resolution also exempts reconciliation legislation that complies with this resolution from various budget points of order.Finally, the resolution sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as adjustments to committee allocations and the budgetary treatment of the discretionary administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service. 

US SB4638

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US HB8512

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US HB8070

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

US HB7271

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