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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 688· Senate(119-SAMDT-688)

S.Amdt. 688

Rep. Luján
Age: 54 years
New Mexico
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Ben Luján
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. Luján submitted SA 688, which is an amendment intended to be proposed for the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2025.

  • The amendment adds a new section to title III regarding a deficit-neutral reserve fund for staffing at the Indian Health Service.

  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to make changes to committee allocations, aggregates, and other levels.

  • These adjustments can be made for legislation relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

  • The purpose is to ensure sufficient staffing and funding for the Indian Health Service so that beneficiaries can access timely and appropriate health care.

  • It aims to make sure the United States upholds its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, as long as the legislation does not increase the deficit from fiscal year 2025 through 2034.