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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1871· Senate(119-SAMDT-1871)

S.Amdt. 1871

Rep. Van Hollen
Age: 67 years
Maryland
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
Chris Van Hollen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 7Republican - 0
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. Van Hollen, along with several other Senators, submitted amendment SA 1871. As folks who care about holding our elected officials accountable and looking out for everyday people, it is important to know what this proposal does.

The amendment sets up a deficit-neutral reserve fund.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • Allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to revise certain budget allocations and adjustments.
  • Focuses on legislation related to enhancing competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance in United States manufacturing.
  • Specifically targets small- and medium-sized United States manufacturers.
  • May include ensuring and extending the active presence of the centers of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership in all 50 States and Puerto Rico.
  • Requires that any legislation using this fund does not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.