RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 2073· Senate(119-SAMDT-2073)

S.Amdt. 2073

Rep. Cruz
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
Ted Cruz
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. Cruz submitted amendment SA 2073, which aims to set up a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing carbon taxes or fees.

What It Changes or Adds to the Bill

  • Adds a section that allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels.
  • Allows adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation relating to the protection of American jobs and consumers.
  • Specifically includes prohibiting a tax or fee on carbon emissions, as long as the legislation does not increase the deficit from fiscal year 2025 through 2029 or fiscal year 2025 through 2034.