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IndependentAmendment · S.Amdt. 1305· Senate(119-SAMDT-1305)

S.Amdt. 1305

Rep. King
Age: 82 years
Maine
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Angus King
Cosponsors
Independent - 0Democrat - 1
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 folks looking out for the common good and holding our elected officials accountable, let us look at what this paperwork actually says in plain English. Mr. King submitted an amendment, SA 1305, to the concurrent resolution for the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025.

What the Amendment Aims to Do

The purpose of this amendment is to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund that relates to strengthening international counter-terrorism programs.

It aims to allow the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to make adjustments and revise allocations for bills, joint resolutions, amendments, motions, or conference reports that deal with strengthening international counter-terrorism programs.

According to the text, the legislation included may:

  • Provide foreign military financing

  • Bolster international law enforcement and security

  • Provide economic and development assistance

  • Strengthen intelligence and cybersecurity cooperation

  • Increase humanitarian assistance in conflict zones

The text explicitly notes that these adjustments can happen as long as the legislation would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 or the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.