Bill · H.Res. 150· House(119-HRES-150)
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Bryan Steil
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- 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 House Administration in the 119th Congress. It sets a total spending limit of not more than $16,885,446 for these expenses, which includes staff salaries. The text divides this funding into specific session limitations across two time periods. Up to $8,031,523 is available for expenses incurred from January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Up to $8,853,923 is available for expenses incurred from January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Additionally, the resolution outlines that payments require authorized vouchers signed by the Chairman and must follow specific regulations.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill sets a specific cap of $16,885,446 on the total amount available for committee expenses.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill mandates that expenditures must follow regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 and Section 2: Setting a hard spending cap of $16,885,446 with specific limits for each year ensures that the committee's expenses and staff salaries are strictly budgeted, which is good for holding officials accountable regarding taxpayer money.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.