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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 109· House(119-HRES-109)

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

Rep. Smith
Age: 46 years
Missouri
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsored by
Jason Smith
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution provides funding for the expenses and staff salaries of the Committee on Ways and Means during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. It sets a total spending limit of not more than $30,290,000 for the committee. The resolution splits this funding across two specific time periods. Up to $14,963,888 is available for expenses incurred between January 3, 2025, and January 3, 2026. Up to $15,326,112 is available for expenses incurred between January 3, 2026, and January 3, 2027. Payments require authorized vouchers signed by the committee chairman and approved by the Committee on House Administration. All funds must be spent following regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    Providing funds for the Committee on Ways and Means ensures the functioning of a key legislative body responsible for oversight.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill authorizes $30,290,000 in spending for committee operations and staff salaries.