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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1729· Senate(119-SAMDT-1729)

S.Amdt. 1729

Rep. Kim
Age: 44 years
New Jersey
Introduced
4/3/2025
Sponsored by
Andy Kim
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. Kim submitted SA 1729 to set up a rule in the Senate that looks out for everyday people trying to protect their homes.

Key Changes and Additions

  • Creates a point of order in the Senate against any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would increase insurance costs for homeowners and allow insurance companies to deny coverage in areas prone to floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters.

  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn, to waive or suspend this rule.

  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn, to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under this rule.