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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 1949· Senate(119-SAMDT-1949)

S.Amdt. 1949

Rep. Shaheen
Age: 79 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
Jeanne Shaheen
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

  • Mrs. Shaheen submitted amendment SA 1949, which proposes to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting United States national security and global leadership.

What the Amendment Aims to Change or Add

  • The amendment allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in the resolution.
  • It allows adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation relating to protecting United States national security and global leadership.
  • It specifies that this legislation may include helping facilitate the safe transport or relocation of individuals approved under the Afghan special immigrant visa program to the United States.
  • It also includes ensuring the continuation of the United States Refugee Assistance Program, described as a lifesaving tool to resettle the most vulnerable refugees, including individuals at risk of sexual violence, human trafficking, or violence based on religious minority.
  • These adjustments are allowed as long as the legislation does not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.