[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1301]
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SA 1218. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed
by him to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 7, setting forth 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as
follows:
At the appropriate place in title IV, add the following:
SEC. 4___. PROHIBITING THE USE OF TARIFFS AS AN OFFSET.
In the Senate and the House of Representatives, for
purposes of determining points of order under the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) or
any concurrent resolution on the budget, any provision that
imposes tariffs that would increase consumer costs or the
cost of living shall not be counted in estimating the level
of budget authority, outlays, or revenues for the purpose of
offsetting tax cuts for individuals who earn more than
$10,000,000 annually.
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