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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1491· Senate(119-SAMDT-1491)

S.Amdt. 1491

Rep. Welch
Age: 79 years
Vermont
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Peter Welch
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

This is SA 1491, an amendment submitted by Mr. Welch. It proposes adding a new section to the concurrent resolution that creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund focused on cutting energy costs for American households and small businesses.

Here is what the amendment aims to change or add to the bill:

  • It allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to update budget allocations, aggregates, and the pay-as-you-go ledger for specific legislative actions.
  • It supports legislation related to reducing energy costs for households and small businesses, as long as that legislation does not increase the deficit from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2034.
  • It permits investments in programs that support weatherization and energy efficiency measures.
  • It prohibits legislation that would eliminate energy conservation standards set by the Secretary of Energy.
  • It allows investments in the Energy Star program, the WaterSense program, and the weatherization assistance program.
  • It allows for tax incentives dedicated to weatherization and energy efficiency measures.