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Christopher Coons (D-DE)

S.Amdt. 4809

S.Amdt. 4809 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Changes S.Con.Res. 33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 4809, submitted by Mr. Coons and Ms. Warren, aims to add a new section to the budget resolution. Its purpose is to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund to support laws that make sure immigration enforcement agencies follow the law.

The amendment seeks to add the following to the bill:

  • A way for the Senate Budget Committee Chairman to adjust budget levels and the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation focused on immigration agency compliance.
  • Support for creating a mechanism for lasting cultural change, which includes setting up an independent commission to handle accountability, transparency, and oversight.
  • A requirement that any legislation using this fund must not increase the deficit between fiscal years 2026 and 2035.