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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1918· Senate(119-SAMDT-1918)

S.Amdt. 1918

Rep. Murphy
Age: 53 years
Connecticut
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
Christopher Murphy
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. Murphy submitted SA 1918 as an amendment to the concurrent resolution 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.

Purpose of the Amendment

The purpose of this amendment is to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the use of presidential pardons.

What it Aims to Change or Add

  • Allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in the resolution.
  • Allows the Chairman to make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation relating to the use of presidential pardons.
  • Specifically notes that this may include legislation condemning the pardon of David Dempsey's conviction for assaulting a law enforcement officer with a dangerous weapon.
  • Requires that such legislation must not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.