United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 59 (116th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations.
Introduced
17 January 2019
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Summary
This resolution affirms the House of Representatives' obligation to fulfill the promises made to senior citizens of the United States regarding access to Medicare and Social Security. It also rejects any changes to Medicare or Social Security that diminish benefits for Americans currently enrolled, or soon to be enrolled, in the Medicare program or the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program. The resolution also expresses the House's commitment that these programs should be strengthened and preserved, and expresses support for efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in these programs.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 January 2019
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 January 2019
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 17 January 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/59
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hres/59