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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 576· Senate(119-SAMDT-576)

S.Amdt. 576

Rep. Merkley
Age: 70 years
Oregon
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Jeff Merkley
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

Mr. Merkley submitted this amendment, known as SA 576, to the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2025.

Purpose of the Amendment

  • The purpose is to add a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to providing access to counsel to noncitizen children.

What it Aims to Change or Add

  • It allows the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to revise allocations, aggregates, and other levels in the resolution.

  • It allows adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation relating to the welfare of noncitizen children interacting with the immigration system of the United States.

  • It specifically mentions providing access to counsel to noncitizen children.

  • It requires that the legislation does not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.