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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 517· Senate(119-SAMDT-517)

S.Amdt. 517

Rep. Hawley
Age: 47 years
Missouri
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Josh Hawley
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 congressional analyst, let us break down what Senator Hawley is trying to do with this amendment. Put simply, this amendment proposes adding a new section to the budget resolution that creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund.

Purpose and Changes

The main goal here is to hold our officials and the government accountable by keeping a close eye on where our money goes. Specifically, the amendment aims to add a provision that allows for the creation of an independent office of Inspector General.

  • The sole purpose of this new office is auditing all United States military, nonmilitary, and economic assistance given to Ukraine since March 2022.
  • The audits would be shared with the public through regular publicly available reports.
  • The review may include a detailed look at all government contracts and grants, the expenses of foreign government agencies receiving U.S. funds, and whether the Government of Ukraine is following all conditions required to receive the assistance.
  • The changes are tied to the rule that the legislation would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.