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An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

USA119th CongressSRES-74| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution grants the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 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 with prior consent. The resolution establishes specific financial limits for the committee's operations across three distinct periods. For March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, expenses are capped at $2,673,928, including funds for consultants and staff training. Subsequent periods, October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, have caps of $4,583,876 and $1,909,948 respectively, each with dedicated allocations for consultants and professional staff training. Committee expenses are generally paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon approved vouchers, though certain routine disbursements like employee salaries or telecommunications services do not require vouchers. Additionally, the resolution authorizes payments from the "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" appropriations account for agency contributions related to employee compensation during these specified periods.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-59
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-55
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-24
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S864)
Feb 11, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Moran. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-59
    An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-55
    An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-24
    An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S864)


  • February 11, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Moran. Without written report.

Congress

Congressional committeesSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

USA119th CongressSRES-74| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
This resolution grants the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 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 with prior consent. The resolution establishes specific financial limits for the committee's operations across three distinct periods. For March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, expenses are capped at $2,673,928, including funds for consultants and staff training. Subsequent periods, October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, have caps of $4,583,876 and $1,909,948 respectively, each with dedicated allocations for consultants and professional staff training. Committee expenses are generally paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon approved vouchers, though certain routine disbursements like employee salaries or telecommunications services do not require vouchers. Additionally, the resolution authorizes payments from the "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" appropriations account for agency contributions related to employee compensation during these specified periods.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-59
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-55
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-24
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S864)
Feb 11, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Moran. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-59
    An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-55
    An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-24
    An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S864)


  • February 11, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Moran. Without written report.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional committeesSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs