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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1638· Senate(119-SAMDT-1638)

S.Amdt. 1638

Rep. Padilla
Age: 53 years
California
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Alex Padilla
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. Padilla put forward this amendment, known as SA 1638, to deal with the ongoing military recruitment crisis and to give support to the members of our Armed Forces. As folks we elected to represent us, we need to know what they are trying to do with our budget and how they plan to take care of the people who serve.

What It Aims to Change or Add

This amendment adds a deficit-neutral reserve fund to the concurrent resolution. Here is what that means in plain English:

  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to change budget allocations and make adjustments.
  • These changes are for legislation that addresses the military recruitment crisis and supports members of the Armed Forces.
  • One specific thing mentioned is prohibiting the interruption of mental health resources for recruits and members of the Armed Forces.
  • The catch is that any legislation using this fund cannot increase the deficit over the total period from fiscal years 2025 through 2034.