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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 471· Senate(119-SAMDT-471)

S.Amdt. 471

Rep. Schatz
Age: 54 years
Hawaii
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Brian Schatz
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

  • Submitted by: Mr. Schatz
  • Purpose: To hold our elected officials accountable by making it out of order in the Senate to consider legislation that reduces eligibility for, or the amount of, benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

What It Aims to Change or Add

  • Adds a new point of order to the Senate rules regarding major support programs for the people.

  • Protects these essential programs by requiring an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members to waive or suspend the rule, or to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair.