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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1071· Senate(119-SAMDT-1071)

S.Amdt. 1071

Rep. Warren
Age: 77 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Elizabeth Warren
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

As your analyst, let us look at what this amendment is trying to do for the people. Submitted by Ms. Warren, this amendment creates a new rule in the Senate to hold our officials accountable when they consider legislation.

What It Aims to Add

  • The amendment adds a point of order in the Senate against any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report.

  • It targets legislation that would make it easier for giant corporations to charge Americans junk fees, which explicitly includes excessive overdraft or credit card late fees.

  • To get around this new rule and pass such legislation anyway, it would take a three-fifths affirmative vote of the Senators chosen and sworn to waive or suspend it, or to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair.