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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 223· Senate(119-SAMDT-223)

S.Amdt. 223

Rep. Murphy
Age: 53 years
Connecticut
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Christopher Murphy
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-SCONRES-7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth 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. Murphy submitted SA 223 to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to supporting Coast Guard order and effectiveness.

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • Allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other levels, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger.
  • Applies these adjustments to legislation related to supporting Coast Guard order and effectiveness.
  • Specifically includes studying the sudden, unexplained, and irregular dismissal on January 21, 2025, of Admiral Linda Fagan from her role as Commandant of the Coast Guard.
  • Addresses any impacts on Coast Guard organization, morale, and ability to execute its missions.
  • Requires that the legislation does not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.