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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 2194· Senate(119-SAMDT-2194)

S.Amdt. 2194

Rep. Boozman
Age: 76 years
Arkansas
Introduced
4/4/2025
Sponsored by
John Boozman
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. Boozman submitted SA 2194 to establish a point of order against legislation in the Senate that would allow individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States to receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

What it Aims to Change or Add

  • Creates a new rule in the Senate where it is not in order to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that allows illegal immigrants to get SNAP benefits.
  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn, to waive or suspend this rule.
  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn, to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under this rule.