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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1037· Senate(119-SAMDT-1037)

S.Amdt. 1037

Rep. Murphy
Age: 53 years
Connecticut
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Christopher Murphy
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-SCONRES-7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

Mr. Murphy submitted SA 1037, which is an amendment for the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2025.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • Creates a reserve fund: The amendment adds a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the use of Presidential pardons at the end of title III.
  • Allows budget adjustments: It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger.
  • Applies to specific legislation: These adjustments can be made for bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to the use of Presidential pardons.
  • Includes specific condemnation: This may include legislation condemning the pardon of Daniel Joseph Rodriguez's conviction for assaulting a law enforcement officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
  • Protects the budget: Any legislation using this fund must not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.