To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that does not lower out-of-pocket health care costs while Americans struggle to make ends meet.

This legislation establishes a new procedural hurdle in Congress designed to prioritize health care affordability. It creates a formal point of order that blocks any reconciliation bill—typically used for large-scale budget and policy packages—unless that legislation explicitly includes measures to lower out-of-pocket health care costs for patients. For Arlington residents, this move aims to ensure that major federal fiscal reforms directly address the rising financial burden of medical care. By mandating that cost-reduction provisions be baked into these high-priority bills, the proposal seeks to curb medical expenses during periods of economic instability. While this serves as an internal check on legislative process, its primary goal is to force lawmakers to address the high cost of prescriptions and services before passing broader fiscal policy changes.