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HRES 83119th CongressIn Committee
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Introduced: Jan 31, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This House resolution authorizes specific funding for the Committee on Rules for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress (2025–2027). It sets a total cap of $8,544,397.95 to cover the committee’s expenses, including staff salaries. The funding is divided into two equal annual periods, with a maximum of $4,272,198.97 available for each year (2025–2026 and 2026–2027). Payments are to be made via vouchers approved through the committee, signed by the Committee’s Chairman, and in accordance with House Administration guidance. The resolution directs that expenditures follow the rules and regulations established by the Committee on House Administration.
Key Points
- 1Total authorized expenses: Not more than $8,544,397.95 for the Committee on Rules for the 119th Congress, covering all staff salaries and related costs.
- 2Session-by-session limits: Up to $4,272,198.97 available for 12 months starting Jan 3, 2025, through Jan 2, 2026; and up to $4,272,198.97 for Jan 3, 2026, through Jan 2, 2027.
- 3Payment process: Expenses paid on vouchers approved by the Committee, signed by the Committee’s Chairman, and processed per House Administration directions.
- 4Regulatory compliance: Expenditures must follow regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
- 5Introduction and referral: Introduced by Ms. Foxx and Mr. McGovern on Jan 31, 2025, referred to the Committee on House Administration.
Impact Areas
Primary: Staff and operations of the Committee on Rules (salaries and related expenses) for the 119th Congress.Secondary: Financial oversight and procurement processes within the House, since vouchers require Committee authorization and Chairman signature.Additional impacts: Ensures budgeting transparency and adherence to House Administration rules; affects how the Rules Committee allocates and documents its internal spending for its workflow and activities.
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