SAMDT 2186 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reversing cuts to the Social Security Administration, which may include cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency or any other cuts to seniors' services.

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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 2186 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 180.”

what this changes

This proposal tried to create a special budget rule to allow Congress to restore funding for the Social Security Administration and senior services if they were cut. Since the amendment failed, the current budget plan does not include this specific safeguard against future funding reductions for those programs.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Social Security Administration handles benefits for millions of Americans; this amendment was intended to ensure that any efficiency-related cuts do not lead to reduced services for seniors.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Seniors, people with disabilities, and families who rely on Social Security benefits and the local offices that manage those programs.

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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Protection for Seniors

The amendment specifically aimed to prevent cuts to services that help seniors access their retirement and health benefits.

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Deficit-Neutral Requirement

Any restored funding would have been required to be balanced out by other savings, ensuring the national debt wouldn't increase as a result.

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Response to Proposed Efficiency Cuts

It was designed to counteract potential spending reductions suggested by the Department of Government Efficiency or other agencies.

GLOSSARY

Deficit-neutral reserve fund: A procedural placeholder in a budget that allows for future spending on a specific issue as long as that spending is offset by other savings or revenue.
Budget Resolution: A framework used by Congress to set overall spending and tax limits; it does not have the force of law and does not directly fund programs.

Official sources

SAMDT 2186 on Congress.gov

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

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 2186 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 180.

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 2186 proposed by Senator Ossoff to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2351-2352) To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reversing cuts to the Social Security Administration, which may include cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency or any other cuts to seniors' services.

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APR 4, 25

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2186 proposed by Senator Ossoff to Amendment SA 1717.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reversing cuts to the Social Security Administration, which may include cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency or any other cuts to seniors' services.

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reversing cuts to the Social Security Administration, which may include cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency or any other cuts to seniors' services.

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