Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any savings under the Medicare Program should be invested back into the Medicare Program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

H.Res.663 through Congress

H.Res.663 is considered only in the House.

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Related Senate measure: 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.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 21, 2009

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives 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).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1] · R–KS

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Energy and Commerce Committee
Ways and Means Committee

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Actions

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Jul 22, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 21, 2009
Referred to House Ways and Means
Jul 21, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 21, 2009
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Jul 21, 2009
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2009
Introduced in House

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SRES 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.

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Analyze H.Res.663 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.663, 111th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any savings under the Medicare Program should be invested back into the Medicare Program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/663

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2009-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres663/BILLS-111hres663ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-04T04:54:30Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.663 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.663, 111th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any savings under the Medicare Program should be invested back into the Medicare Program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/663

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2009-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres663/BILLS-111hres663ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-04T04:54:30Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.663 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.663, 111th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any savings under the Medicare Program should be invested back into the Medicare Program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/663

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2009-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres663/BILLS-111hres663ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-04T04:54:30Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.663 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.663, 111th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any savings under the Medicare Program should be invested back into the Medicare Program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/663

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2009-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres663/BILLS-111hres663ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-04T04:54:30Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.663 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.