S.RES.212: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any savings under the Medicare program should be invested back into the Medicare program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced July 16, 2009
  • Latest Major Action July 16, 2009

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) any savings under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) should be invested back into the Medicare program, rather than be used to create new entitlement programs; and (2) any savings under SSA title XIX (Medicaid) should be used to increase the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP).

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 16, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Mike Johanns (R-Neb.)

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