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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1188· Senate(119-SAMDT-1188)

S.Amdt. 1188

Rep. Padilla
Age: 53 years
California
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Alex Padilla
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 legislative analyst, let's look at what Mr. Padilla is trying to do here to keep our elected officials and government workers honest. This amendment, labeled SA 1188, aims to add a new rule to the Senate's budget process.

What It Changes and Adds

  • Blocks Special Conflicts: The amendment adds a point of order in the Senate that targets specific budget bills or joint resolutions.

  • Stops Government Funding: It aims to change things by making it out of order to consider these measures unless they explicitly ban and cancel government contracts or funding for any companies owned, operated by, or heavily tied financially to special Government employees.

  • Strict Voting Rules: If someone wants to bypass this rule or challenge a ruling by the Chair, it takes a heavy three-fifths vote of the chosen and sworn Senate members to make it happen.