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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 60· Senate(119-SRES-60)

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Rep. Murkowski
Age: 69 years
Alaska
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
2/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S672-673)
Sponsored by
Lisa Murkowski
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 the Committee on Indian Affairs to carry out its specific duties from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. The committee is granted the power to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate and to employ personnel. Additionally, the committee may use services from government departments or agencies with proper consent. The resolution sets specific spending limits for three different time periods. It also outlines how various expenses will be paid and authorizes agency contributions for employee compensation.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+1

    The bill funds the operational capacity of the Committee on Indian Affairs to serve Native American interests.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+1

    The bill authorizes the employment of personnel, which includes the payment of salaries for staff.

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

    The bill provides the administrative and financial framework necessary for the committee to execute its legislative oversight functions.

The opposite

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

    The bill authorizes specific levels of spending for the committee's operations and staff training.