SAMDT 4798 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs.

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SCONRES 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.

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APR 22, 2026

“Amendment SA 4798 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

The main budget bill outlines the government's spending plan for the next ten years. This amendment adds a specific placeholder to that plan for future legislation aimed at addressing grocery costs, provided those changes do not increase the federal deficit.

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment creates a legislative pathway for future proposals to address high food prices. While it does not change grocery prices immediately, it signals that food costs are a priority and removes some procedural hurdles for passing related laws later.

WHO IS AFFECTED

American shoppers and families would be affected if this placeholder is eventually used to pass laws that lower their weekly grocery bills.

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SCONRES 33PASSED BOTH

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.

Establishes a $5.5 trillion federal budget for 2026 and sets the stage for fast-track legislation to expand military spending and increase deportations of violent offenders.AI-written

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Creates a procedural placeholder for future laws related to food and grocery prices.

It allows the Senate to more easily consider future bills that target food inflation within the framework of the budget resolution.

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Requires any grocery-related legislation using this fund to be deficit-neutral.

This ensures that any new programs or tax breaks intended to lower food costs are paid for and do not add to the national debt.

GLOSSARY

Deficit-neutral: Ensuring that any new spending is balanced out by spending cuts or increased revenue so the total debt does not grow.
Reserve fund: A legislative tool used in budget resolutions that sets aside space for future laws on a specific topic.
Concurrent resolution: A plan or position adopted by both the House and Senate that does not have the force of law but guides the internal congressional budget process.

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APR 22

Amendment SA 4798 ruled out of order by the chair.

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APR 22

Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 4798, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 90.

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APR 22

Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4798.

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APR 22

Amendment SA 4798 proposed by Senator Lujan. (consideration: CR S1907)

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To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs.

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