CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1084· Senate(119-SAMDT-1084)

S.Amdt. 1084

Rep. Blumenthal
Age: 80 years
Connecticut
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Richard Blumenthal
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. Blumenthal submitted SA 1084, which creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring ethical conduct of executive branch employees. In plain English, this sets aside a financial tool in the budget specifically for future laws that deal with the ethical behavior of government workers.

What It Aims to Change or Add

This amendment adds a new section to the budget resolution. It gives the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget the power to change budget limits and rules for future legislation dealing with ethics.

  • Adds flexibility for ethics laws: Allows budget adjustments for bills or amendments about the ethical conduct of government officers and employees.
  • Covers specific funds: Includes funds necessary under section 7301 of title 5, United States Code, along with its statutory notes and related subsidiaries.
  • Protects the taxpayer: Strictly requires that any new legislation using this fund would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.