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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1294· Senate(119-SAMDT-1294)

S.Amdt. 1294

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

As an analyst looking out for you, let us break down what Mr. Bennet's amendment, SA 1294, is all about in plain English.

The purpose of this amendment is to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster relief fund.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise allocations and make adjustments for specific legislative actions regarding FEMA.

  • It aims to ensure sufficient resources for disaster preparedness, response, or recovery.

  • It requires that any legislation using these funds will not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.