Removing Waste and Protecting Medicare Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Nov 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 6144, proposes several changes to federal budgeting and specific programs. It aims to delay sequestration orders, which are automatic spending cuts, for the calendar year 2022. The bill also includes provisions to rescind certain COVID-19 relief funds designated for state and local governments and some capital project funds. Additionally, it modifies Medicare sequestration and physician fee schedule adjustments.
The legislation affects taxpayers by permanently requiring Social Security numbers to be included on tax returns to qualify for the child tax credit. It also reinstates certain rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regarding work requirements and for immigration regarding public charge grounds. Medicare beneficiaries and providers would experience adjustments to payment schedules and sequestration reductions.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to multiple committees, including Ways and Means, Budget, and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet moved beyond the introduction stage, meaning no further action, such as committee hearings or votes, has occurred.
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Official summary
Removing Waste and Protecting Medicare Act
This bill makes several budgetary changes, including (1) prohibiting sequestration orders in 2022, (2) rescinding certain COVID-19 state and local relief funds, and (3) extending certain adjustments under Medicare with respect to sequestration and payments under the physician fee schedule. It also modifies requirements relating to federal programs and benefits, such as permanently requiring taxpayers to include Social Security numbers on their tax returns in order to qualify for the child tax credit.
Timeline
1 Nov 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6144 do?
- This bill, H.R. 6144, proposes several changes to federal budgeting and specific programs. It aims to delay sequestration orders, which are automatic spending cuts, for the calendar year 2022. The bill also includes provisions to rescind certain COVID-19 relief funds designated for state and local governments and some capital project funds. Additionally, it modifies Medicare sequestration and physician fee schedule adjustments. The legislation affects taxpayers by permanently requiring Social Security numbers to be included on tax returns to qualify for the child tax credit. It also reinstates certain rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regarding work requirements and for immigration regarding public charge grounds. Medicare beneficiaries and providers would experience adjustments to payment schedules and sequestration reductions. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to multiple committees, including Ways and Means, Budget, and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet moved beyond the introduction stage, meaning no further action, such as committee hearings or votes, has occurred.
- Has H.R. 6144 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6144. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6144?
- H.R. 6144 was sponsored by Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] (R-MO), with 47 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6144?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (1 Nov 2022).
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