SAMDT 1223 — To protect Americans' privacy from unauthorized access by DOGE.

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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AMENDMENT PROGRESS

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DISPOSITION

FAILED

FEB 21, 2025

“Amendment SA 1223 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to add rules to protect people's private information from being accessed without permission by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Since the amendment failed, no such privacy protections were added to the budget plan.

WHY IT MATTERS

It highlights concerns about how new government initiatives or advisory groups might handle personal citizen data as they look for ways to cut spending.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This would have primarily affected Americans whose personal data might be reviewed by government efficiency auditors or external advisory groups.

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

low

Privacy Protections

It aimed to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive personal records during government efficiency reviews.

low

Oversight of DOGE

It specifically targeted the Department of Government Efficiency, signaling a desire for formal boundaries on that entity's power.

GLOSSARY

DOGE: The Department of Government Efficiency, a proposed initiative or entity tasked with identifying ways to cut government spending and reduce bureaucracy.

Official sources

SAMDT 1223 on Congress.gov

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

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 1223 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 1223 proposed by Senator Coons. (consideration: CR S1114-1115) To protect Americans' privacy from unauthorized access by DOGE.

FLOOR

FEB 21, 25

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 21, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1223 proposed by Senator Coons.

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To protect Americans' privacy from unauthorized access by DOGE.

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To protect Americans' privacy from unauthorized access by DOGE.

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AMENDMENT PROGRESS

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WHO IS AFFECTED

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