S.Amdt. 1682

Mr. Welch submitted SA 1682 as an amendment to the concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Purpose of the Amendment

The purpose of this amendment is to add a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to supporting organic farmers with respect to the payment of organic certification costs and the development of new markets.

What It Aims to Change or Add

The amendment allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in the resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger. This applies to legislation relating to supporting organic farmers with respect to the payment of organic certification costs and the development of new markets, provided that the legislation does not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.