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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 5009· Senate(119-SAMDT-5009)

S.Amdt. 5009

Rep. Bennet
Age: 62 years
Colorado
Introduced
4/22/2026
Sponsored by
Michael Bennet
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-SCONRES-33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 5009, submitted by Mr. Bennet, aims to add a section to title III of S. Con. Res. 33.

The purpose of this amendment is to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund focused on protecting academic institutions and medical research.

Specifically, it would allow the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to:

  • Revise aggregates, allocations of committees, and other appropriate levels in the resolution.
  • Make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for various legislative actions, such as bills, motions, or amendments.

These actions must relate to protecting academic institutions and medical research, which can include:

  • The development of lifesaving treatments.
  • Public health innovation.
  • The advancement of scientific discovery.

This is permitted as long as the legislation does not increase the deficit from fiscal year 2026 through 2035.