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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 90· Senate(119-SRES-90)

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Rep. Risch
Age: 83 years
Idaho
Introduced
2/24/2025
Last activity
2/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1314)
Sponsored by
James Risch
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 Foreign Relations to manage its expenditures from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. The committee is granted the authority to employ personnel and make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate. It also allows for the use of personnel from other government departments or agencies with proper consent. The resolution sets specific spending limits for three different time periods. These funds cover various costs including consultant services and staff training.

Yes

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

    The bill funds committee investigations and hearings which are essential for legislative oversight.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1

    The bill funds the Committee on Foreign Relations to carry out its duties including hearings and investigations.

The opposite

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

    The bill authorizes several million dollars in expenditures for the Committee on Foreign Relations.