H.Res. 278 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Rules, Mar 31, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRestricts budget cuts to Medicaid and food assistance
This is a procedural resolution that sets up a rule for how Congress can handle certain types of budget legislation. It creates a barrier (called a point of order) that would stop Congress from using a fast-track budget process to reduce Medicaid enrollment or benefits, or to cut eligibility or benefits for the food assistance program SNAP. This rule stays in place through January 20, 2029.
How it affects you
If you receive Medicaid or SNAP benefits, this rule makes it harder (though not impossible) for Congress to reduce those benefits through a specific type of budget legislation. The rule doesn't prevent Congress from making changes to these programs through other legislative paths, and the effect depends on whether Congress attempts to use this particular budget process in the first place.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 31, 2025)
This resolution provides for House consideration and amendment of H.R. 185.
The resolution provides for the adoption of a substitute amendment that 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.Res. 278
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
Sponsor: Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA-2) · Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 6, 2025: “Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boyle (PA). Petition No: 119-3. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025050603">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)”