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S.Amdt. 840

Rep. Rosen
Age: 69 years
Nevada
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Jacky Rosen
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, I want to keep you informed on what our elected officials are trying to do with our tax dollars and government programs. Senator Rosen submitted this amendment, known as SA 840, to the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2025.

Purpose of the Amendment

The main point of this amendment is to set up a deficit-neutral reserve fund. In plain English, this means it allows for budget adjustments for future legislation that stops the executive branch from getting rid of Department of Energy staff who work on programs aimed at lowering energy costs for families.

What It Changes or Adds

The amendment adds a new section to title III of the budget resolution. It gives the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate the power to change budget allocations and levels. This can only happen for legislation that explicitly prohibits the executive branch from eliminating Department of Energy staff working on programs that lower energy costs for families, as long as that legislation does not increase the federal deficit over the specified time periods from 2025 through 2034.