Bill · S.Res. 62· Senate(119-SRES-62)
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Special Committee on Aging.
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S797-798)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- 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 Special Committee on Aging to carry out its powers and duties from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It grants the committee authority to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, employ personnel, and use services from government departments or agencies. The resolution establishes specific spending limits for three different time periods throughout the authorization window. It also outlines how expenses are to be paid and authorizes sums for agency contributions related to employee compensation.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The bill funds the Special Committee on Aging, which is tasked with overseeing issues and policies affecting older adults.
Would retired people be better off under this?+1
By authorizing the continued operation of the Special Committee on Aging, the bill supports the legislative oversight relevant to retirees.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill provides the structural and financial authority necessary for the Special Committee on Aging to carry out its oversight and investigative functions.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes specific expenditures for the Special Committee on Aging, which increases government spending on committee operations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Staff Training and Expertise: The bill allows for funds to be used for the training of professional staff (Section 2) and the procurement of services from individual consultants or organizations (Section s 2(a), 2(b), and 2(c)), which could assist the committee in its functions.
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Agency Collaboration: The committee is authorized to use the services of personnel from government departments or agencies with prior consent (Section 1), which may assist in the committee's duties.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text regarding negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/6/2025
- Special Committee on Aging. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Scott FL. Without written report.
- Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S797-798)
- Introduced in Senate