This bill would make Medicare and Social Security benefit cuts harder to pass in the Senate. It would also make it harder to use Medicare savings for unrelated programs. It would not cut or raise benefits on its own.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Protect Our Seniors Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Latest action on S. 36: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who rely on Medicare or Social Security, because it would make future Senate benefit cuts harder to pass. It also affects Senators and budget writers, because it changes what kinds of bills can move forward under Senate rules. Medicare-focused agencies and policy staff could feel the effect when future bills use savings or revenue from Medicare.
Why this matters: This bill matters because future cuts to Medicare or Social Security benefits would be harder to pass in the Senate. A two-thirds vote is a high bar, so these cuts would face more resistance than bills that need only a regular majority. The bill could also shape budget deals by keeping Medicare savings tied to Medicare unless Senators vote by that same high margin to use the money elsewhere.
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Officially: Protect Our Seniors Act
This bill would make Medicare and Social Security benefit cuts harder to pass in the Senate. It would also make it harder to use Medicare savings for unrelated programs. It would not cut or raise benefits on its own.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S36. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Rules and Administration
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (1/8/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Protect Our Seniors Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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