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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 69· Senate(119-SRES-69)

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services.

Rep. Wicker
Age: 75 years
Mississippi
Introduced
2/11/2025
Last activity
2/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S862)
Sponsored by
Roger Wicker
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 Senate Committee on Armed Services to carry out its duties from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. It provides the committee with the authority to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, employ personnel, and use services from other government agencies. The bill sets specific spending limits for three different time periods throughout the authorized duration. It also outlines specific limits for hiring consultants and training professional staff. Additionally, it establishes how expenses are paid and allows for agency contributions toward employee compensation.

Yes

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

    The bill allows for the employment of personnel, which provides opportunities for professional staff and consultants.

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

    The bill enables the committee to carry out its duties including holding hearings and making investigations, which can aid public oversight.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1

    The authorization of committee funds allows for the continued oversight and functions of the Committee on Armed Services, which manages defense and veteran-related policies.

The opposite

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

    The bill authorizes specific expenditures for the Committee on Armed Services, which increases the government's planned spending for the committee's operations.