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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1290· Senate(119-SAMDT-1290)

S.Amdt. 1290

Rep. Bennet
Age: 62 years
Colorado
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Michael Bennet
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-HCONRES-14 — Establishing 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. Bennet submitted SA 1290, which is an amendment to the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2025.

What It Aims to Change or Add

This amendment adds a new deficit-neutral reserve fund to the bill. Its purpose is to bolster efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking at the southern border.

  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise budget allocations and make adjustments for legislation related to this issue.
  • It covers increased funding for detection technologies, border security personnel, and legal services for unaccompanied migrant children.
  • It requires that any such legislation would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.