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S. 36: Protect Our Seniors Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-08
SponsorSen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Policy areaSocial Welfare
Cosponsors0
Latest action2025-01-08 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Last updated2025-03-07

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-08):

Protect Our Seniors Act

This bill establishes Senate budget enforcement procedures (known as points of order) against measures that (1) reduce Medicare or Social Security benefits, or (2) use revenue or savings from the Medicare program to offset the cost of provisions unrelated to carrying out Medicare.

Points of order are prohibitions against certain categories of legislation or congressional action. A point of order raised on the grounds established under the bill may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senators.

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 36 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 36?

S. 36 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protect Our Seniors Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 36 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).