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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 2059· Senate(119-SAMDT-2059)

S.Amdt. 2059

Rep. Booker
Age: 57 years
New Jersey
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
Cory Booker
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

As your legislative analyst, let's break down what this amendment is all about using plain, everyday language. Mr. Booker submitted amendment SA 2059, which creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • The amendment allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to revise allocations and make adjustments for legislation relating to preserving financial aid opportunities for working-class people of the United States.

  • It specifically mentions protecting access to graduate and professional Federal Direct PLUS Loans under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

  • Any changes made under this fund are strictly required to not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.