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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1700· Senate(119-SAMDT-1700)

S.Amdt. 1700

Rep. Slotkin
Age: 50 years
Michigan
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Elissa Slotkin
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. Slotkin's amendment, SA 1700, is all about in plain English.

What the Amendment Does

This amendment sets up a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from termination.

The Purpose of the Amendment

The main goal is to allow the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to adjust budget levels and allocations for future legislation. This can happen for bills or amendments that bolster FEMA, which includes making sure the agency is protected from being terminated, reorganized, or downsized.

To keep our elected officials accountable to your wallet, there is a strict rule attached: any legislation using this fund cannot increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.