H.R. 2753: Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025, aims to amend existing budget legislation to protect benefit programs for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Protection Against Cuts

The bill specifically introduces limitations on Congressional actions regarding budget reconciliation, which is a process used to allow for expedited consideration of certain budgetary legislation. It states that:

• Reconciliation bills (which are proposed laws aimed at changing fiscal policies to align with budget resolutions) cannot include measures that reduce:
• Enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program.
• Eligibility or benefits for households participating in the SNAP program.

Expiration of Protections

The protections established by this bill will remain in effect until January 20, 2029. After this date, the limitations on cutting benefits for Medicaid and SNAP would no longer apply.

Conforming Amendments

The bill also makes adjustments to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, aligning existing laws with the new limitations on budget reconciliation to ensure that any measure violating these protections cannot proceed.

Overall Intent

The primary intent of the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025 is to safeguard vital health and nutrition assistance programs from potential cuts that could affect millions of individuals and families who rely on these public benefits.

Relevant Companies

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