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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 141· House(119-HRES-141)

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

Rep. Williams
Age: 77 years
Texas
Introduced
2/14/2025
Last activity
2/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsored by
Roger Williams
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 of the Committee on Small Business in the 119th Congress. It sets a total spending limit of not more than $8,629,846 for staff salaries and other committee expenses. The resolution splits this funding into specific amounts allowed for different time periods during the session. It also outlines the rules for how these payments must be authorized, signed, and approved. Finally, it requires that the money be spent following regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1

    The funding supports a committee dedicated to addressing the needs of small business owners.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+1

    The bill funds staff salaries for the Committee on Small Business, which supports existing committee positions.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1

    The bill provides funding to ensure the Committee on Small Business has the resources to operate and support small business interests.

The opposite

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

    The bill authorizes up to $8,629,846 in new spending for committee expenses.