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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 235· Senate(119-SAMDT-235)

S.Amdt. 235

Rep. Van Hollen
Age: 67 years
Maryland
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Chris Van Hollen
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. Van Hollen submitted amendment numbered SA 235 to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 7 for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The purpose of this amendment is to hold our officials accountable by creating a procedural hurdle against legislation that slashes programs we rely on.

What the Amendment Changes

  • Adds a new point of order in the Senate

  • Targets any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that cuts programs improving energy efficiency and lowering energy costs for Americans

  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the chosen and sworn Senate Members to waive or suspend this rule

  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the chosen and sworn Senate Members to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on this point of order