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IndependentAmendment · S.Amdt. 1517· Senate(119-SAMDT-1517)

S.Amdt. 1517

Rep. King
Age: 82 years
Maine
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Angus King
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. King submitted amendment SA 1517 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to expanding mental health resources, including tele-mental health resources, to support veterans at community-based outpatient clinics and Vet Centers.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • Allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in the resolution.
  • Makes adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation relating to health care for veterans.
  • Adds provisions for expanded mental health resources, including telehealth services, for veterans available through Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics and Vet Centers that provide readjustment counseling services.
  • Requires that the legislation does not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.