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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 58· Senate(119-SRES-58)

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Rep. Scott
Age: 61 years
South Carolina
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
2/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S672)
Sponsored by
Tim Scott
Cosponsors
None
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution authorizes expenditures for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It grants the committee authority from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027, to use the contingent fund of the Senate. The committee is permitted to employ personnel and use services from government departments or agencies under certain conditions. The bill sets specific spending limits for three different time periods. Additionally, it outlines how expenses will be paid and allows for agency contributions regarding employee compensation.

Yes

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

    The authorization allows the committee to conduct hearings and investigations which are part of government oversight.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+1

    The bill authorizes the committee to employ personnel to carry out its duties.

The opposite

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

    The bill authorizes significant expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate for committee operations.