Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Rules and Administration Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This resolution grants the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP Committee) the authority to incur expenditures and manage its operations for a two-year period, specifically from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027 . This includes the power to draw funds from the Senate's contingent fund, employ necessary personnel, and, with appropriate consent, utilize the services of staff from other government departments or agencies. The resolution establishes detailed spending caps for three distinct periods, limiting expenses to $7,767,027 for March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, and $13,314,904 for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. For October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, the limit is $5,547,877 , with each period allocating specific amounts for consultants and staff training. Most committee expenses will be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon approval by the chairman, though certain routine disbursements like employee salaries and telecommunications services do not require individual vouchers. Additionally, agency contributions for employee compensation will be covered by the Senate's "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" appropriations account for the specified periods.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S931-932)
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Cassidy. Without written report.
Congress
Congressional committeesSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
USA119th CongressSRES-76| Senate
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This resolution grants the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP Committee) the authority to incur expenditures and manage its operations for a two-year period, specifically from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027 . This includes the power to draw funds from the Senate's contingent fund, employ necessary personnel, and, with appropriate consent, utilize the services of staff from other government departments or agencies. The resolution establishes detailed spending caps for three distinct periods, limiting expenses to $7,767,027 for March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, and $13,314,904 for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. For October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, the limit is $5,547,877 , with each period allocating specific amounts for consultants and staff training. Most committee expenses will be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon approval by the chairman, though certain routine disbursements like employee salaries and telecommunications services do not require individual vouchers. Additionally, agency contributions for employee compensation will be covered by the Senate's "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" appropriations account for the specified periods.