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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 5273· Senate(119-SAMDT-5273)

S.Amdt. 5273

Rep. Cantwell
Age: 68 years
Washington
Introduced
4/22/2026
Sponsored by
Maria Cantwell
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 5273, submitted by Ms. Cantwell, 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 for funding science agencies.

  • It allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to change allocations, aggregates, and other levels in the resolution.
  • It allows for adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for specific items like bills, joint resolutions, amendments, motions, or conference reports that relate to funding science agencies.
  • This includes potentially ensuring long-term, stable investment in Federal innovation programs, development, and scientific research.
  • The change is permitted as long as the legislation does not increase the deficit between fiscal years 2026 and 2035.