SAMDT 1441 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to stopping the Department of Agriculture from not honoring contracts made with farmers and farm-serving organizations.

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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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APR 5, 2025

“Amendment SA 1441 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to create a special budget placeholder to ensure the Department of Agriculture (USDA) honors its contracts with farmers and agricultural groups. Because the amendment failed, this specific priority was not added to the government's long-term spending plan.

WHY IT MATTERS

The amendment was intended to provide financial stability for farmers who rely on government contracts, ensuring that the USDA cannot unilaterally stop payments or break agreements without consequences.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily would have affected farmers, ranchers, and organizations that provide services to farms under federal government contracts.

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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Budgetary Placeholder

A 'reserve fund' allows future legislation to be passed without violating strict budget rules, as long as it doesn't increase the total deficit.

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USDA Accountability

The amendment specifically aimed to prevent the Department of Agriculture from failing to meet its financial obligations to the farming community.

GLOSSARY

Deficit-neutral reserve fund: A provision in a budget resolution that allows for future spending on a specific issue as long as that spending is offset by cuts or revenue elsewhere.

Official sources

SAMDT 1441 on Congress.gov

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

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 1441 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 1441 proposed by Senator Booker to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2353) To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to stopping the Department of Agriculture from not honoring contracts made with farmers and farm-serving organizations.

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APR 5, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1441 proposed by Senator Booker to Amendment SA 1717.

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APR 5, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 1441 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to stopping the Department of Agriculture from not honoring contracts made with farmers and farm-serving organizations.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to stopping the Department of Agriculture from not honoring contracts made with farmers and farm-serving organizations.

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