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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1623· Senate(119-SAMDT-1623)

S.Amdt. 1623

Rep. Hirono
Age: 79 years
Hawaii
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Mazie Hirono
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

As your legislative analyst, let's break down what Ms. Hirono's amendment actually does. Plain and simple, this amendment sets up a rule in the Senate to hold our officials accountable and protect everyday people.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • It adds a point of order to the Senate rules that stops the consideration of any bill, resolution, motion, amendment, or conference report if it saves money through a reduction in force that could hurt enforcement actions.

  • It protects the public by stopping cuts that could harm enforcement against companies or individuals who engage in unfair or deceptive acts, target seniors for fraudulent schemes, or abuse the Do Not Call registry.

  • It requires a three-fifths affirmative vote of the Senators chosen and sworn to either waive this rule or sustain an appeal of the Chair's ruling.