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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 138· House(119-HRES-138)

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

Rep. Mast
Age: 46 years
Florida
Introduced
2/14/2025
Last activity
2/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsored by
Brian Mast
Cosponsors
None
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 of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the 119th Congress. It sets a total spending limit of not more than $24,376,741 for the entire Congress. The resolution divides this money into two specific time periods for 2025 and 2026. It also outlines the rules for how these payments must be authorized and approved using vouchers. Finally, it requires that all spent amounts follow 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 committee operations ensures the continued functionality of legislative oversight bodies.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1

    Funding the Committee on Foreign Affairs provides resources to facilitate international diplomatic oversight and engagement.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+1

    The funding for staff salaries supports the continued employment of committee personnel.

The opposite

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

    The bill authorizes the expenditure of up to $24,376,741 for committee operations.