SAMDT 1884 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing Trump's tariffs from increasing the cost of groceries and everyday goods for families.

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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 4, 2025

“Amendment SA 1884 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 176.”

what this changes

This amendment would have created a special placeholder in the federal budget to allow for future laws aimed at preventing grocery prices from rising due to new import taxes (tariffs). Because the amendment failed, this specific protection was not added to the government's long-term spending plan.

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment was a attempt to set a priority for future laws that would protect consumers from inflation and higher costs associated with trade policies.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects American households and families who might see changes in the cost of groceries and household essentials based on trade and tariff policies.

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.

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Deficit-Neutral Reserve Fund

These funds act as 'parking spaces' in the budget that allow the Senate to vote on specific issues later without being blocked by certain debt-related rules.

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Tariff Protections

The amendment specifically aimed to address the potential for import taxes to increase the retail price of food and daily necessities.

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Budgetary Blueprint

Because this was an amendment to a budget resolution, it was about setting future goals rather than immediately changing current prices.

GLOSSARY

Deficit-neutral reserve fund: A provision in a budget resolution that allows for future legislation on a specific topic, provided that the new law doesn't increase the total national debt.
Tariff: A tax imposed by a government on goods imported from other countries.

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SAMDT 1884 on Congress.gov

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

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Amendment SA 1884 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 176.

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 1884 proposed by Senator Schumer to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2349) To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing Trump's tariffs from increasing the cost of groceries and everyday goods for families.

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APR 4, 25

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1884 proposed by Senator Schumer to Amendment SA 1717.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing Trump's tariffs from increasing the cost of groceries and everyday goods for families.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing Trump's tariffs from increasing the cost of groceries and everyday goods for families.

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