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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1878· Senate(119-SAMDT-1878)

S.Amdt. 1878

Rep. Hickenlooper
Age: 74 years
Colorado
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
John Hickenlooper
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. Hickenlooper put forward this amendment, known as SA 1878, to deal with money and rules for the federal budget. Looking out for the hard-earned tax dollars of the people, we need to keep our elected officials accountable when they handle our finances. This amendment sets up a special financial safety net called a deficit-neutral reserve fund.

What It Aims to Change

  • The amendment gives the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate the power to change certain budget allocations and adjustments.
  • These changes can only happen for legislation related to promoting United States competitiveness and innovation.
  • This work may include supporting research and development funded by the National Institutes of Health.
  • There is a strict rule attached: the legislation cannot increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.