An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services.

This resolution grants the Senate Committee on Armed Services the authority to conduct its duties, including holding hearings and investigations, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027 . During this period, the committee is empowered to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, employ necessary personnel, and utilize the services of personnel from other government departments or agencies. This broad authority ensures the committee can effectively carry out its oversight and legislative functions related to armed services. The resolution establishes specific financial limits for the committee's operations across three distinct periods. For instance, expenses are capped at $6,092,832 from March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with smaller allocations for consultants and staff training. Subsequent periods, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, also have defined spending ceilings, totaling over $20 million. Most committee expenses will be paid from the Senate's contingent fund, with certain routine disbursements not requiring individual vouchers, streamlining administrative processes.