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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 511· Senate(119-SAMDT-511)

S.Amdt. 511

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 an analyst watching out for the folks at home and keeping our elected officials accountable, let's break down what this amendment is all about using plain, everyday language.

What the Amendment Does

This amendment, numbered SA 511 and submitted by Ms. Klobuchar, sets up something called a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to supporting workforce skills development.

Purpose of the Change

The purpose is to allow the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to make adjustments or revise certain budget levels and the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation that supports workforce skills development.

According to the text, this can include:

  • Modernizing career and technical education programs
  • Expanding apprenticeships
  • Increasing access to industry-recognized credentials
  • Enhancing workforce training initiatives that align with employer needs

The Main Catch

The important rule here is that any legislation passed using this fund would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.