Mazie K. Hirono
Senator for Hawaii · Democratic · United States
“Since 2014, our work together has brought dozens of local businesses to Washington, DC, and attracted thousands of participants. We expect to have another successful event this year. Every year, the event is special.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ RECOGNIZING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAWAII Ms.”
“In its early years, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii worked to facilitate improvements to business and government operations, including through reports on business imports and exports, the creation of an immigration society, and the installation of lights in Honolulu Harbor.”
“Perhaps most notably, the chamber was responsible for creating the Blood Bank of Hawaii, which subsequently saved many lives after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.”
“Today, the chamber continues to play this role through forums like Hawaii on the Hill's policy summit, which has become a key component of the event. Without a doubt, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii has played a significant role in the history of our State.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference report…”
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“Today, the chamber continues to play this role through forums like Hawaii on the Hill's policy summit, which has become a key component of the event. Without a doubt, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii has played a significant role in the history of our State. It is responsible for many of the important developments that have led us to where we are and has had a positive impact on the State. So today, we recognize the chamber for its long history and thank it for its continued partnership on efforts like Hawaii on the Hill. Mahalo to Sherry and her team for continuing to uphold the legacy of the chamber. ____________________”
“Perhaps most notably, the chamber was responsible for creating the Blood Bank of Hawaii, which subsequently saved many lives after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Following the war, as Hawaii grappled with the question of full representation within the United States, the chamber played a substantial role in advocating for statehood which, as we know, was approved on August 21, 1959. After Hawaii became the 50th State in 1959, the chamber worked to reinvent itself. Many services previously provided by the chamber were now under the jurisdiction of the State. The chamber therefore refocused its efforts on promoting the interests of businesses, especially in legislative and governmental affairs.”
“In its early years, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii worked to facilitate improvements to business and government operations, including through reports on business imports and exports, the creation of an immigration society, and the installation of lights in Honolulu Harbor. At the turn of the century, the chamber expanded its work to address public health issues through a public health committee, an anti-mosquito league, a tuberculosis association, a cancer society, and a mental health association. Its efforts through these organizations played a significant role in reducing infectious and other diseases to the point that the State experienced a 43 percent improvement in disease control and a 20 percent increase in health education by 1935.”
“Since 2014, our work together has brought dozens of local businesses to Washington, DC, and attracted thousands of participants. We expect to have another successful event this year. Every year, the event is special. But this year's event is particularly special because it also marks the 175th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, which was originally formed in 1850. With the 175th anniversary in mind, I would like to reflect on the history of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and the important impact it has had on our State. In 1849, following an increase in trade between the Kingdom of Hawaii and the United States, Honolulu businesses experienced a period of significant growth. The following year, after King Kamehameha III declared Honolulu to be the capital of the kingdom, the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce was formed.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ RECOGNIZING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAWAII Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, in June, we will welcome Hawaii businesses and entrepreneurs to Washington, DC, for the ninth annual ``Hawaii on the Hill,'' an event for local businesses to showcase their products and hear from government leaders about the issues affecting their lives. Now in our ninth year, I am grateful for the continued partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, specifically President Sherry Menor-McNamara and her team, to ensure another successful event this year.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to data privacy, which may include legislation prohibiting Federal law enforcement officers from accessing, collecting, retaining, sharing, or using health information of pregnant women related to the pregnancy without their valid explicit, informed authorization or a warrant obtained pursuant to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1686. Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. Wyden) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO DATA PRIVACY.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to protecting access to immunizations, which may include no-cost coverage of adult vaccines, including measles, recommended by Federal advisory committees, such as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1648. Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Ms. Rosen) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO PROTECTING ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS.”
“An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“(a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would derive any savings from a reduction in force in an agency that has a regulatory or oversight role in a company owned or managed by-- (1) an employee or associate of the U.S. DOGE Temporary Service or the Executive Office of the President; or (2) an individual who has given more than $1,000,000 in political donations in the preceding 2 years. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1631. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING OR APPROVING A REDUCTION IN FORCE FOR CERTAIN AGENCIES.”
“An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION DERIVING SAVINGS FROM A REDUCTION IN FORCE THAT COULD FACILITATE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR SELF-DEALING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL ROLES IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would derive savings from a reduction in force that could facilitate conflicts of interest or self-dealing for individuals with official or unofficial roles in the executive branch. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1630. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to providing better oversight and ethics guidance to executive branch officials to prevent unethical behaviors, which may include selling influence to entities with business before the executive branch, promising favorable regulatory actions in exchange for personal or political gain, or using an official position to extract outsized returns for the sale of goods and rights to entities with business before the executive branch, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1629. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO OVERSIGHT AND ETHICS GUIDANCE.”
“(b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“(a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider a reconciliation bill or a reconciliation resolution pursuant to pursuant to section 2002, or an amendment to, conference report on, or amendment between the Houses in relation to such a bill or joint resolution, if, during the 1-year period preceding such consideration, the President made a change to the implementation of section 7103 of title 5, United States Code, authorizing the President to void a collective bargaining agreement applicable to an agency or subdivision of an agency if the President determines that-- (1) the agency or subdivision has as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work; and (2) the provisions of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, cannot be applied to that agency or subdivision in a manner consistent with national security requirements and considerations.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1628. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST RECONCILIATION LEGISLATION IF THE PRESIDENT HAS MADE A CHANGE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 7103 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, BY EXECUTIVE ORDER.”
“(a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider a bill or joint resolution reported pursuant to section 2002, or an amendment to, conference report on, or amendment between the Houses in relation to such a bill or joint resolution, if, during the 1-year period preceding that consideration, more than 10,000 Federal employees have been removed or Federal positions have been eliminated. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2237-S2238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1627. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: [[Page S2238]] SEC. ___. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST RECONCILIATION LEGISLATION UPON REMOVAL OF LARGE NUMBERS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR ELIMINATION OF FEDERAL POSITIONS.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to supporting Federal employees who have been involuntarily removed without cause from the civil service, which may include preferential eligibility for positions in the competitive service or additional points above their earned ratings for purposes of section 3309 of title 5, United States Code, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1626. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO SUPPORTING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLUNTARILY REMOVED WITHOUT CAUSE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE.”
“An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION DERIVING ANY SAVINGS FROM A REDUCTION IN FORCE THAT REDUCES THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S ABILITY TO INSPECT WORKSITES FOR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS OR CHILD LABOR LAW VIOLATIONS. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would derive any savings from a reduction in force that reduces the Department of Labor's ability to inspect worksites for violations of section 12(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 212(c)). (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1625. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ____.”
“An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING OR APPROVING A REDUCTION IN FORCE COVERING POSITIONS THAT PAY LESS THAN SIMILARLY SITUATED PRIVATE SECTOR POSITIONS OR POSITIONS THAT WILL NECESSITATE THE HIRING OF CONTRACTORS. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would authorize or approve a reduction in force that would result in a net increase in the cost to the Federal Government for personnel costs to maintain the same functions. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1624. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___.”
“An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION DERIVING SAVINGS FROM A REDUCTION IN FORCE THAT COULD INHIBIT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WHO ENGAGE IN UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS, TARGET SENIORS FOR FRAUDULENT SCHEMES, OR ABUSE THE ``DO NOT CALL'' REGISTRY. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would derive savings from a reduction in force that could inhibit enforcement actions against companies or individuals who engage in unfair or deceptive actions, target seniors for fraudulent schemes, or abuse the ``Do Not Call'' registry. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1623. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___.”
“(a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would derive savings from measures that will negatively impact the ability of the United States Postal Service to serve rural residents or seniors, such as by eliminating the universal service obligation of the Postal Service or privatizing the Postal Service. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1622. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION DERIVING SAVINGS FROM MEASURES THAT WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO SERVE RURAL RESIDENTS OR SENIORS.”
“An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“POINT OF ORDER AGAINST DERIVING ANY DEFICIT REDUCTION OR SAVINGS FROM RECLASSIFYING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS WHO ARE VETERANS INTO ANY EMPLOYMENT STATUS WHERE THEY HAVE FEWER WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS TO REPORT WASTE, FRAUD, OR ABUSE AFFECTING VETERANS. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would derive any savings from putting Federal Government workers who are veterans in any employment status where they have fewer whistleblower protections to report waste, fraud, or abuse affecting veterans. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1621. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to preserving health care for LGBTQIA+ veterans, which may include gender-affirming care for transgender veterans, HIV prevention, or mental health care and suicide prevention, by the amounts provided [[Page S2237]] in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2236-S2237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1620. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO PRESERVING HEALTH CARE FOR LGBTQIA+ VETERANS.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to prohibiting the use of Federal funds or personnel to defend in any civil action a special Government employee (as defined in section 202 of title 18, United States Code) serving in a position in the Executive Office of the President who falls under the requirements of clause (i) or (iii) of section 2634.904(a)(2) of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (without regard to any determination made under section 2634.904(b) of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations), by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2212] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1443. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO PROHIBITING THE USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO DEFEND CERTAIN SPECIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AGAINST LAWSUITS.”
“(a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would decrease funding relating to issues contemplated under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2211-S2212] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1442. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: [[Page S2212]] SEC. ___. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST DECREASING FUNDING RELATING TO THE ISSUES CONTEMPLATED UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to strengthening the protection of classified information or preventing the sharing of classified information on unclassified channels to protect the lives of servicemembers or Government personnel, which may include legislation that would mandate strict cybersecurity protocols for all classified communications, increase criminal and administrative penalties for violations, or mandate an annual classified report to Congress on incidents of classified leaks and security lapses, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2210] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1433. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to enhancing Department of Defense energy resilience, which may include legislation that enhances initiatives that improve mission readiness or energy resilience of Department of Defense infrastructure or mitigates impacts from climate change or associated events, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2210] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1432. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO ENHANCING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENERGY RESILIENCE.”
“(a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that allows for the firing, dismissals, or demotion in rank of military service Judge Advocate Generals (JAGs) without cause or for political reasons. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2210] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1431. Ms. HIRONO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 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; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT ALLOWS FOR THE FIRING, DISMISSALS, OR DEMOTION IN RANK OF MILITARY SERVICE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS.”