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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 289· Senate(119-SAMDT-289)

S.Amdt. 289

Rep. Kaine
Age: 68 years
Virginia
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Timothy Kaine
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. Kaine put forward this amendment, known as SA 289, for the 2025 congressional budget resolution. Folks, it is our job to keep a close eye on how our elected officials handle things, and this specific proposal is all about fairness for public workers who follow the law.

What It Aims to Change

  • The amendment adds a new section to the end of title III of the budget resolution.
  • It sets up a deficit-neutral reserve fund specifically for a very clear purpose.
  • It allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to change budget numbers and pay-as-you-go ledgers for legislation that provides back pay.
  • This back pay is meant for any individual who a court finds was wrongfully removed from a Federal job simply because they refused to follow an illegal order.
  • The rule is that the legislation cannot increase the overall deficit for the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.