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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 459· Senate(119-SAMDT-459)

S.Amdt. 459

Rep. Welch
Age: 79 years
Vermont
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Peter Welch
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

Here is the plain-language breakdown of what this amendment is all about, keeping our elected officials accountable to the people they serve.

What the Amendment Does

Mr. Welch submitted SA 459, which proposes adding a new section to the Senate budget resolution for fiscal years 2025 through 2034.

  • The amendment sets up a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to Federal employees.
  • It allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to revise budget allocations and make adjustments for legislation concerning Federal employees.
  • This legislation may include requiring that each Federal agency and department comply with all applicable laws relating to employees occupying positions in the civil service.
  • Any changes made are strictly conditioned on the legislation not increasing the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.