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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 578· Senate(119-SAMDT-578)

S.Amdt. 578

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

This amendment, labeled SA 578 and submitted by Mr. Merkley, creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund focused on boosting the soft power of the United States.

The purpose of this addition is to allow the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to change specific financial levels and allocations for future legislation. This can only happen if the legislation does not increase the federal deficit between fiscal years 2025 and 2034.

The amendment aims to add provisions related to enhancing U.S. soft power, which can include:

  • Providing assistance to distressed countries around the world
  • Countering the Belt and Road Initiative of the People's Republic of China
  • Restoring the United States Agency for International Development