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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 133· Senate(119-SAMDT-133)

S.Amdt. 133

Rep. Hirono
Age: 79 years
Hawaii
Introduced
2/19/2025
Sponsored by
Mazie Hirono
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 0
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

As folks who want to make sure our elected officials are doing right by us, we need to keep a close eye on school funding. This amendment, submitted by Ms. Hirono and Mr. Peters, sets up a new rule in the Senate to protect our schools.

What It Aims to Change

  • Adds a Point of Order: It creates a rule in the Senate where lawmakers cannot easily consider any bill, resolution, motion, or amendment that reduces Federal funding for schools that get money under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

  • Requires a High Vote to Overrule: If someone tries to pass a bill that cuts this funding, it takes a three-fifths vote of all the chosen and sworn Senators to waive the rule or to win an appeal against the Chair's ruling.