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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1298· Senate(119-SAMDT-1298)

S.Amdt. 1298

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 1298, which is an amendment for the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025. It deals with how our tax dollars and budget numbers can be adjusted, and we need to hold our officials accountable for where this money goes.

What The Amendment Aims To Change Or Add

The amendment adds a new section to the end of title III. It creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to supporting local legal aid organizations.

  • Provides immigration legal services to families and unaccompanied minors navigating the complex immigration system.
  • Allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in the resolution.
  • Allows adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation relating to supporting these local legal aid organizations.
  • Requires that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.