H.R. 2753 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Apr 9, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryProtects Medicaid and SNAP from budget cuts
This bill creates a procedural rule that makes it harder to pass budget reconciliation bills (a type of legislation Congress sometimes uses to bypass normal debate rules) if those bills would reduce Medicaid enrollment or benefits, or cut SNAP eligibility or benefits. The rule would be in effect until January 2029.
How it affects you
If you receive Medicaid or SNAP benefits, this bill aims to make it procedurally more difficult for Congress to reduce those benefits through budget reconciliation legislation. The change applies to both current participants and future applicants for these programs.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 9, 2025)
Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025
This bill establishes a budget point of order against considering budget reconciliation legislation in the House or the Senate that (1) reduces enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program, or (2) reduces eligibility or benefits for households that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
(Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.)
The point of order expires on January 20, 2029.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2753
A BILL
Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-2) · Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 9, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”