This amendment provides clarity and transparency with regard to waivers of Medicaid rules as allowed by the Social Security Act. The language provides that any waiver application requires, prior to submission, advance notice to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees and provides a 30-day period for any objections or concerns to be raised. If an objection is raised, then the waiver application must be requested through the normal legislative process, otherwise the agency may proceed with the waiver application.