HRES 79119th CongressIn Committee

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

Introduced: Jan 31, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This House Resolution authorizes specific spending for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 119th Congress (2025-2027). It sets a total cap of not more than $12,136,370 for the committee’s expenses, including staff salaries, to be drawn from the House’s committee salaries and expenses accounts. The bill divides this funding into two session-based caps: up to $5,985,270 for Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026, and up to $6,151,100 for Jan 3, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Payments are to be made via vouchers approved by the Committee, signed by the Chair, and in accordance with the rules established by the Committee on House Administration. Sponsor: Mr. Bost. Status: Introduced.

Key Points

1Total funding authorization: Not more than $12,136,370 for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 119th Congress, for staff salaries and related expenses.
2Session-based limits: Up to $5,985,270 for 2025-01-03 to 2026-01-03; up to $6,151,100 for 2026-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
3Payment process: Expenditures must be paid on vouchers, authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman, and approved per guidance from the Committee on House Administration.
4Regulatory framework: All spending must conform to regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
5Scope of use: Applies to committee salaries and expenses, i.e., staff salaries and related operational costs for the Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Impact Areas

Primary: The Committee on Veterans' Affairs (staffing, operations, and related expenses for 119th Congress).Secondary: House Administration governance and oversight of committee spending; potential effects on the Committee's ability to hire and retain staff and run hearings or briefings.Additional impacts: Ensures a formal, capped budget and an accountable payment process (vouchers, Chairsignatures, and regulatory compliance), promoting transparency and fiscal control within the committee’s operations.

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