SAMDT 1737 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for the wealthy.

AMENDS

HCONRES 14 — Establishing 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.

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DISPOSITION

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APR 4, 2025

“Amendment SA 1737 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to create a special budget rule that would allow for future laws as long as they didn't add to the national debt or give tax breaks to the wealthy. Because the amendment failed, this specific rule was not added to the government's budget blueprint.

WHY IT MATTERS

Budget resolutions set the rules for what kind of laws can be passed later in the year using fast-track procedures. This amendment was an attempt to prioritize future legislation that avoids tax cuts for the rich while keeping the budget balanced.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily would have affected high-income taxpayers and lawmakers, as it would have created a procedural path for future bills that specifically excluded tax benefits for the wealthy.

AMENDS

HCONRES 14RESOLVING DIFFERENCES

Establishing 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.

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KEY POINTS

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Placeholder for future laws

Reserve funds allow the Budget Committee to adjust spending or revenue limits later if a specific type of bill is introduced.

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Tax break restriction

The fund would have been reserved specifically for bills that did not increase tax breaks for the wealthy.

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Deficit-neutral requirement

Any law using this placeholder would have been required to pay for itself without adding to the national debt.

GLOSSARY

deficit-neutral reserve fund: A procedural rule in a budget resolution that allows for future legislation to be passed more easily, provided that legislation does not increase the overall national debt.
budget resolution: A non-binding plan passed by Congress that sets targets for spending and taxes but does not itself become law.

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SAMDT 1737 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: summary

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 1737 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 1737 proposed by Senator Kelly to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2347) To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for the wealthy.

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1737 proposed by Senator Kelly to Amendment SA 1717.

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 1737 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for the wealthy.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for the wealthy.

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