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S. 610Became Law

Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 10, 2021)

Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act

This bill makes several budgetary, technical, and procedural changes, particularly in relation to Medicare and increasing the debt limit.

Specifically, the bill continues to exempt Medicare from sequestration until March 31, 2022. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.)

The bill also establishes expedited Senate procedures for considering legislation to increase the debt limit. The procedures limit debate, waive points of order, and prohibit amendments. The procedures may only be used once and expire after January 16, 2022.

Additionally, the bill (1) temporarily extends other provisions under Medicare, including a payment increase under the physician fee schedule; and (2) requires any debits recorded for FY2022 on the statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) scorecards to be deducted from the scorecards for 2022 and added to the scorecards for 2023.

What just happenedDec 10, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-71.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA](D-VA)Sponsor
29 cosponsors20 D8 R1 I
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  1. Dec 10, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-71.

  2. Dec 10, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-71.

  3. Dec 10, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 10, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 10, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 10, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 10, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 9, 2021ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 610 by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 35. Record Vote Number: 491. (consideration: CR S9081)

  9. Dec 9, 2021NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 610 by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 35. Record Vote Number: 491.(consideration: CR S9081)

  10. Dec 9, 2021Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 610 with an amendment (SA 4871) withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Dec 9, 2021Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Finance the House message to accompany S. 610 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4873) fell when cloture invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 610 in Senate.

    Finance Committee
  12. Dec 9, 2021Floor

    Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 610 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 36. Record Vote Number: 490. (CR S9057)

  13. Dec 9, 2021Floor

    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S9053)

  14. Dec 7, 2021Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Finance the House message to accompany S. 610 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4873) made in Senate. (CR S8956)

    Finance Committee
  15. Dec 7, 2021Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 610 with an amendment (SA 4871) made in Senate. (CR S8956)

  16. Dec 7, 2021Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 610 presented in Senate.

  17. Dec 7, 2021Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to S. 610 made in Senate. (CR S8956)

  18. Dec 7, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  19. Dec 7, 2021Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  20. Dec 7, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Dec 7, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 212 (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H6929-6930)

  22. Dec 7, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 212 (Roll no. 404).(text: CR H6929-6930)

  23. Dec 7, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7222-7223)

  24. Dec 7, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 610, the Chair put the question on passage of S. 610 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brady demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on on S. 610 until a time to be announced.

  25. Dec 7, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  26. Dec 7, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 610.

  27. Dec 7, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5314, S. 1605 and S. 610 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Rule makes in order for the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on certain legislative days.

  28. Dec 7, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 838. (consideration: CR H6920-6927, H6927-6933)

  29. Dec 7, 2021FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 838 passed House.

  30. Dec 7, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 838 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5314, S. 1605 and S. 610 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Rule makes in order for the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on certain legislative days.

  31. Aug 10, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  32. Aug 10, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  33. Aug 9, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  34. Aug 6, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S5986-5987)

  35. Aug 6, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S5986-5987)

  36. Aug 6, 2021Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  37. Aug 6, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5985-5987; text: CR S5985-5986)

  38. Jun 8, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.

  39. Jun 8, 2021Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  40. Jun 8, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  41. May 25, 2021Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  42. Mar 4, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  43. Mar 4, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 10, 202149

Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act

This bill makes several budgetary, technical, and procedural changes, particularly in relation to Medicare and increasing the debt limit.

Specifically, the bill continues to exempt Medicare from sequestration until March 31, 2022. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.)

The bill also establishes expedited Senate procedures for considering legislation to increase the debt limit. The procedures limit debate, waive points of order, and prohibit amendments. The procedures may only be used once and expire after January 16, 2022.

Additionally, the bill (1) temporarily extends other provisions under Medicare, including a payment increase under the physician fee schedule; and (2) requires any debits recorded for FY2022 on the statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) scorecards to be deducted from the scorecards for 2022 and added to the scorecards for 2023.

Passed HouseDec 7, 202153

Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act

This bill makes several budgetary, technical, and procedural changes, particularly in relation to Medicare and increasing the debt limit.

Specifically, the bill continues to exempt Medicare from sequestration until March 31, 2022. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.)

The bill also establishes expedited Senate procedures for considering legislation to increase the debt limit. The procedures limit debate, waive points of order, and prohibit amendments. The procedures may only be used once and expire after January 16, 2022.

Additionally, the bill (1) temporarily extends other provisions under Medicare, including a payment increase under the physician fee schedule; and (2) requires any debits recorded for FY2022 on the statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) scorecards to be deducted from the scorecards for 2022 and added to the scorecards for 2023.

Passed SenateAug 6, 202155

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.

Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns and disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.

Reported to SenateJun 8, 202125

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.

Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns and disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.
Introduced in SenateMar 4, 2021

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health and prevent burnout among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to

  • train health care providers on suicide prevention, other behavioral health issues, and strategies to improve well-being; and
  • establish or expand programs to promote mental and behavioral health among health care providers involved with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • preventing burnout and improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must conduct a campaign to encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns.