S.Amdt. 284

Mr. Kaine submitted amendment numbered SA 284 to the concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

What it Aims to Change or Add

• Point of Order Added: The amendment adds a new section to title IV that creates a point of order in the Senate against considering any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would eliminate or reduce programs supporting high-quality teacher and school leader preparation.
• Waiver and Appeal Requirements: It establishes that this point of order may only be waived or suspended in the Senate by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. It also requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under this section.