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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1547· Senate(119-SAMDT-1547)

S.Amdt. 1547

Rep. Warren
Age: 77 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Elizabeth Warren
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 this amendment is all about in plain English. Senators Warren and Markey put forward this amendment, designated as SA 1547, to be considered alongside the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2025.

What It Aims to Change or Add

The amendment aims to add a deficit-neutral reserve fund specifically relating to protecting Massachusetts firefighters. Here is what that means for our public officials and the community:

  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to make adjustments and revise allocations for legislation related to protecting continued access to grants and programs relied on by Massachusetts' fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations.
  • The specific programs mentioned include the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
  • The catch is that any legislation using these adjustments would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.