H.R. 3007 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 24, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExcludes home sale proceeds from Medicare premiums
Medicare calculates how much people pay for medical coverage partly based on their income. This bill would change that by saying the money someone gets from selling their main home wouldn't count as income when figuring out their Medicare premiums.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and sell your primary residence, you'd likely pay lower premiums than you would under current rules, since the sale proceeds wouldn't be counted as income that increases what you owe. This could affect many older adults who downsize their homes or relocate in retirement.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 24, 2025)
Medicare Protection Act of 2025
This bill excludes the proceeds of a sale of an individual's principal residence from counting as income for purposes of determining the individual's premiums under Medicare medical services.
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. 3007
A BILL
Medicare Protection Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3) · Introduced Apr 24, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 24, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.”