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S.Res. 25

A resolution commemorating 50 years since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that:

  • all efforts to improve Medicare and Medicaid under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act must support and build upon President Johnson's vision "to assure the availability of and accessibility to the best health care to all Americans, regardless of age or geography or economic status";
  • Medicare should not be transformed into a voucher program, leaving seniors and people with disabilities vulnerable to higher out-of-pocket costs; and
  • Medicaid should not be dismantled by policies that slash funding, shift costs to states, reduce benefits, and erode the safety net relied on by millions of individuals.

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S109-110; text of measure as introduced: CR S109)

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
45 cosponsors43 D2 I
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  • Introduced in SenateJan 8, 2015
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    Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S109-110; text of measure as introduced: CR S109)

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