An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
This resolution authorizes expenditures for various committees of the Senate for three specific periods, commencing March 1, 2025, and concluding February 28, 2027. The authorized funds are intended to support the committees in carrying out their powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate and relevant authorizing resolutions. Section 1 establishes the aggregate authorization for all standing committees, the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs. The total authorized amounts are $90,988,230 for March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025; $155,979,823 for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and $64,991,593 for October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Additionally, it authorizes necessary sums for agency contributions related to committee employee compensation. Expenses are generally paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the committee chairman. However, certain routine disbursements, such as employee salaries, telecommunications, stationery, and franked mail costs, do not require individual vouchers. This streamlines administrative processes for common operational expenses. Each subsequent section (2 through 19) details the specific expenditure authorizations for individual committees, including the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and others. For each committee, the resolution grants general authority to make expenditures, employ personnel, and utilize government agency personnel on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis. These sections specify maximum spending limits for each of the three periods, along with sub-limits for the procurement of individual consultants and professional staff training. Notably, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is granted extensive investigative authority. This includes studying government efficiency, potential fraud, organized criminal activity, and national security methods. The committee is empowered to issue subpoenas, hold hearings, and take testimony to fulfill these broad investigative responsibilities. Similarly, the Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to issue subpoenas for witness attendance at depositions, which may be conducted by designated staff members. Finally, Section 20 establishes a special reserve within the "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" account. This reserve is available to committees with special needs to cover unpaid obligations, subject to approval from the Chairmen and Ranking Members of both the requesting committee and the Committee on Rules and Administration.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and October 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and October 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434; text: 02/25/2025 CR S1352-1358)
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and October 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and October 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434; text: 02/25/2025 CR S1352-1358)
Congress
Congressional committeesSenate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestrySenate Committee on Armed ServicesSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesSenate Committee on Environment and Public WorksSenate Committee on FinanceSenate Committee on Foreign RelationsSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsSenate Committee on Indian AffairsSenate Committee on Rules and AdministrationSenate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipSenate Committee on the BudgetSenate Committee on the JudiciarySenate Committee on Veterans' AffairsSenate Select Committee on IntelligenceSenate Special Committee on Aging
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
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This resolution authorizes expenditures for various committees of the Senate for three specific periods, commencing March 1, 2025, and concluding February 28, 2027. The authorized funds are intended to support the committees in carrying out their powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate and relevant authorizing resolutions. Section 1 establishes the aggregate authorization for all standing committees, the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs. The total authorized amounts are $90,988,230 for March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025; $155,979,823 for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and $64,991,593 for October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Additionally, it authorizes necessary sums for agency contributions related to committee employee compensation. Expenses are generally paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the committee chairman. However, certain routine disbursements, such as employee salaries, telecommunications, stationery, and franked mail costs, do not require individual vouchers. This streamlines administrative processes for common operational expenses. Each subsequent section (2 through 19) details the specific expenditure authorizations for individual committees, including the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and others. For each committee, the resolution grants general authority to make expenditures, employ personnel, and utilize government agency personnel on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis. These sections specify maximum spending limits for each of the three periods, along with sub-limits for the procurement of individual consultants and professional staff training. Notably, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is granted extensive investigative authority. This includes studying government efficiency, potential fraud, organized criminal activity, and national security methods. The committee is empowered to issue subpoenas, hold hearings, and take testimony to fulfill these broad investigative responsibilities. Similarly, the Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to issue subpoenas for witness attendance at depositions, which may be conducted by designated staff members. Finally, Section 20 establishes a special reserve within the "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" account. This reserve is available to committees with special needs to cover unpaid obligations, subject to approval from the Chairmen and Ranking Members of both the requesting committee and the Committee on Rules and Administration.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and October 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and October 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434; text: 02/25/2025 CR S1352-1358)
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and October 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and October 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434; text: 02/25/2025 CR S1352-1358)
Congressional committeesSenate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestrySenate Committee on Armed ServicesSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesSenate Committee on Environment and Public WorksSenate Committee on FinanceSenate Committee on Foreign RelationsSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsSenate Committee on Indian AffairsSenate Committee on Rules and AdministrationSenate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipSenate Committee on the BudgetSenate Committee on the JudiciarySenate Committee on Veterans' AffairsSenate Select Committee on IntelligenceSenate Special Committee on Aging