SAMDT 233 — To create a point of order against legislation that would cut funding from the school lunch or school breakfast programs.

AMENDS

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.

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FEB 21, 2025

“Amendment SA 233 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to create a special rule in the Senate to protect school lunch and breakfast programs from budget cuts. If it had passed, it would have allowed any Senator to formally object to and potentially block any future bill that tried to reduce funding for these meal programs.

WHY IT MATTERS

School meal programs are a major part of the safety net for children; this amendment was an attempt to make it legally and procedurally difficult for future lawmakers to reduce that support.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Students and families who rely on free or reduced-price school meals, as well as the school districts that manage these federal programs.

AMENDS

SCONRES 7PASSED SENATE

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.

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Protective Procedural Rule

A 'point of order' acts as a defensive tool that can stop a bill from moving forward unless a high threshold of votes is met to override it.

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Targeting Nutrition Programs

The amendment specifically named the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, which provide millions of meals to students daily.

GLOSSARY

Point of Order: A formal objection made by a legislator that a rule or procedure is being violated, which can stop a bill in its tracks.
Budget Resolution: A framework used by Congress to set spending targets; it does not have the force of law and does not directly fund programs.

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SAMDT 233 on Congress.gov

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 233 ruled out of order by the chair.

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FEB 21, 25

Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 233 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 79.

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FEB 21, 25

Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 233.

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 233 proposed by Senator Van Hollen. (consideration: CR S1110-1111) To create a point of order against legislation that would cut funding from the school lunch or school breakfast programs.

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To create a point of order against legislation that would cut funding from the school lunch or school breakfast programs.

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To create a point of order against legislation that would cut funding from the school lunch or school breakfast programs.

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