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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 509· Senate(119-SAMDT-509)

S.Amdt. 509

Rep. Klobuchar
Age: 66 years
Minnesota
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Amy Klobuchar
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

As your legislative analyst, let us break down what Senator Klobuchar is putting on the table with Amendment SA 509. Common sense tells us that families have a hard time balancing a job while taking care of aging loved ones, and this amendment is meant to address just that.

What It Aims to Change or Add

The Main Purpose

The purpose of this amendment is to add a deficit-neutral reserve fund to the budget resolution.

How It Works

It gives the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget the power to change financial levels and allocations for future legislation. This allows Congress to pass bills that provide an income tax credit for elder care expenses without increasing the national deficit between the total fiscal years of 2025 and 2034.

Specific Goals

  • Provide financial relief for those caring for aging relatives
  • Offer support for working caregivers who are balancing employment and caregiving responsibilities
  • Create incentives to make elder care more affordable