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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1465· Senate(119-SAMDT-1465)

S.Amdt. 1465

Rep. Hickenlooper
Age: 74 years
Colorado
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
John Hickenlooper
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
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 your legislative analyst, let's break down what Senator Hickenlooper is trying to do with this amendment (SA 1465) to the budget resolution. Common sense tells us that everyday folks are watching their utility bills and gas prices, and this amendment is all about holding our officials accountable regarding those costs.

What It Aims to Do

  • Creates a roadblock in the Senate against any legislation that would raise energy costs for Americans.
  • Specifies examples of actions that would trigger this roadblock, including repealing domestic energy incentives, imposing new tariffs, or impounding Congressionally appropriated funds.
  • Sets strict rules requiring a three-fifths vote by the Senators to bypass this rule or to appeal a ruling made by the Chair.