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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 546· Senate(119-SAMDT-546)

S.Amdt. 546

Rep. Welch
Age: 79 years
Vermont
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Peter Welch
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's break down what Mr. Welch is trying to do with this amendment. Put simply, this amendment creates a new rule in the Senate to hold our government accountable when it comes to funding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

What the Amendment Changes

  • The amendment adds a new point of order in the Senate against any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, or conference report that decreases funding for the IRS.
  • This restriction applies if the Congressional Budget Office certifies that the funding decrease would result in lower tax revenue.

How the Rule Works

  • To get around this new rule and pass a bill that cuts IRS funding despite a drop in tax revenue, it would require a three-fifths affirmative vote of the Senators chosen and sworn.
  • Overturning a ruling by the Chair regarding this point of order also requires that same three-fifths affirmative vote from the Senate.