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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 2159· Senate(119-SAMDT-2159)

S.Amdt. 2159

Rep. Markey
Age: 80 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
Edward Markey
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. Markey submitted amendment SA 2159, which aims to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring fiscal parity between defense spending and social investments.

  • It 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 ensuring fiscal parity between defense spending and social investments.

  • Social investments may include funding for Medicaid, Social Security, veterans' benefits, education, or housing assistance.

The Purpose of the Amendment

The purpose is to ensure that any increase in defense spending is matched by an equal increase in funding for social programs. Additionally, the legislation must not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.