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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1218· Senate(119-SAMDT-1218)

S.Amdt. 1218

Rep. Padilla
Age: 53 years
California
Introduced
2/21/2025
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

Mr. Padilla submitted this amendment to keep our elected officials accountable when they deal with the federal budget. Looking out for the everyday folks, this amendment stops a specific budget trick in Congress.

What It Changes in the Bill

The amendment adds a new rule to the budget process in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

  • Stops Tariff Offsets: It makes sure that any tariffs that increase consumer costs or the cost of living cannot be counted as a budget offset.
  • Protects Against Tax Cuts for the Wealthy: Specifically, these tariff costs cannot be used to offset tax cuts for individuals who earn more than $10,000,000 annually.