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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 939· Senate(119-SAMDT-939)

S.Amdt. 939

Rep. Hickenlooper
Age: 74 years
Colorado
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
John Hickenlooper
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, let's break down what Mr. Hickenlooper is trying to do with this amendment, keeping our officials accountable to common sense.

What It Does

  • The amendment creates a deficit-neutral reserve fund.
  • It allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to change budget allocations and adjustments.
  • These changes are meant for legislation that helps the United States recover from disruptions to federally funded scientific research.
  • Specifically, this applies when federal employees who conduct research to help develop emerging technologies, improve public health, or fulfill national security objectives are removed.

The Goal

  • The purpose is to help the country recover when federally funded researchers are removed, as long as the legislation does not increase the deficit from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2034.