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Amendments · SAMDT 5001
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 5001
To create a point of order against legislation that would not decrease home electricity bills.
PROPOSED APR 23· LAST ACTION APR 23
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
APR 23
“Amendment SA 5001 ruled out of order by the chair.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
The parent bill sets the government's spending and tax roadmap for the next ten years. This amendment adds a rule that allows any member of Congress to object to and potentially block new legislation if it is not expected to lower the cost of home electricity bills.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Creates a new procedural hurdle for legislation that does not lower electricity costs
It gives lawmakers a specific tool to stop bills that might increase or have no impact on the price citizens pay for power.
POINT 02
Establishes a 'point of order' based on utility price impacts
This forces the budget process to prioritize household energy affordability as a requirement for passing certain laws.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
D· Massachusetts
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ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSAPR 23
Amendment SA 5001 ruled out of order by the chair.
APR 23
Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 5001, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 98.
APR 23
Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 5001.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 5001
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusFAILED
ProposedApr 23, 2026
SubmittedApr 22, 2026
Last actionApr 23, 2026
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED APR 23, 2026
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 5001
To create a point of order against legislation that would not decrease home electricity bills.
PROPOSED APR 23, 2026· SUBMITTED APR 22, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 23, 2026
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
155
