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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 620· Senate(119-SAMDT-620)

S.Amdt. 620

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 SA 620, which aims to hold our officials accountable regarding the cost of basic groceries. Simply put, this amendment creates a point of order in the Senate against any legislation, resolution, motion, amendment, or conference report that would increase the price of eggs for consumers.

What It Changes or Adds

  • Adds a new section to title IV specifically protecting consumers from paying more for eggs.

  • Sets a rule that makes it out of order in the Senate to consider anything that drives up egg prices.

  • Requires a three-fifths vote of all chosen and sworn Senators to waive or suspend this rule, or to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair.