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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 419· Senate(119-SAMDT-419)

S.Amdt. 419

Rep. Shaheen
Age: 79 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Jeanne Shaheen
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

Mrs. Shaheen submitted amendment numbered SA 419 to the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2025. The purpose of this amendment is to add a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting United States national security and global leadership.

What it aims to change or add:

  • Allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger.
  • Applies to legislation relating to protecting United States national security and global leadership.
  • Specifically includes legislation to help facilitate the safe transport or relocation of individuals to the United States who have been approved under the Afghan special immigrant visa program.
  • Includes legislation to ensure the continuation of the United States Refugee Assistance Program, described as a lifesaving tool to resettle the most vulnerable refugees, including individuals at risk of sexual violence, human trafficking, or violence based on religious minority.
  • Requires that such legislation does not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.