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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1160· Senate(119-SAMDT-1160)

S.Amdt. 1160

Rep. Booker
Age: 57 years
New Jersey
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Cory Booker
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. Booker submitted SA 1160 to set up a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to teacher recruitment.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to make changes to financial allocations, aggregates, and the pay-as-you-go ledger.
  • These changes are for legislation dealing with teacher recruitment.
  • It specifically mentions expanding pathways for highly qualified educators by using mentorship programs and alternative certification routes.
  • Any legislation passed using this fund must not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.