Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Medicaid Cuts in Trump Bill

Source: Senate referee rejects key Medicaid cuts in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ (2025-06-27)

The Senate Parliamentarian has ruled that provisions in a Trump-era bill aimed at Medicaid cuts do not comply with Senate budget rules, effectively preventing their inclusion in the current legislative package. The decision pertains to a proposal that would have limited Medicaid expansion and altered funding formulas, which the Parliamentarian determined to be inconsistent with the budget reconciliation process. This ruling halts efforts by some Senate Republicans to incorporate these Medicaid-related provisions into the broader legislative agenda. As a result, the bill will likely proceed without the proposed Medicaid restrictions, maintaining current Medicaid policies and funding levels. The decision underscores the influential role of the Parliamentarian in shaping legislative content under Senate rules.

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