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Adam Schiff (D-CA)

S.Amdt. 2454

S.Amdt. 2454 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Changes H.R. 1 — One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

  • Submitted by Mr. Schiff, along with Mr. Booker, as an amendment intended to be proposed to the bill H.R. 1.
  • It adds a new section to the bill titled PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL RESUMPTION OF PAYMENTS UNDER CONTRACTS.
  • It blocks the use of any funds made available by the Act or its amendments until a specific condition is met.

The Purpose of the Amendment

  • To hold officials accountable by ensuring that no money is spent until the Secretary of Agriculture officially certifies that payments are actually being made.
  • The certification must confirm that payments under all Department of Agriculture contracts entered into from October 1, 2>20, through the date the Act is enacted are being made according to the contract terms.