Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and Workforce in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 140
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Last Updated
- 2025-05-07T14:08:45Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 140) allocates a specific budget for the operational expenses of the House Committee on Education and Workforce during the 119th Congress (2025–2027), ensuring the committee can carry out its duties related to education, labor, and workforce policy oversight.
Key Provisions
- Total Funding: Provides up to $22,033,322.00 from the House of Representatives' accounts for committee salaries and expenses, covering all staff salaries and other costs.
- Session Breakdown:
- Up to $10,979,883.00 for the first session (from noon on January 3, 2025, to just before noon on January 3, 2026).
- Up to $11,053,439.00 for the second session (from noon on January 3, 2026, to just before noon on January 3, 2027).
- Payment Process: Funds are disbursed through vouchers authorized by the Committee on Education and Workforce, signed by its Chair, and approved as directed by the Committee on House Administration.
- Expenditure Rules: All funds must be spent according to regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution does not amend existing laws but establishes a new funding cap for the Committee on Education and Workforce specifically for the 119th Congress. It replaces prior funding resolutions from previous Congresses, adjusting the total amount based on anticipated needs (e.g., slightly higher than some past allocations to account for inflation or expanded duties). No substantive changes to committee authority or operations are introduced.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Enables the committee to conduct hearings, investigations, and legislative work on education and workforce issues, potentially influencing federal agencies like the Department of Education and Department of Labor through oversight or proposed bills.
- On Citizens: Indirectly supports policy development affecting education access, worker rights, and training programs, but has no direct public impact beyond facilitating congressional activities.
- On International Relations: Minimal to none, as the committee's focus is domestic education and labor policy.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Primary: The Committee on Education and Workforce (including its members, staff, and Chair) and the Committee on House Administration (which oversees funding approvals).
- Secondary: The broader U.S. House of Representatives, as this draws from shared budgetary resources; indirectly, education and labor advocacy groups, unions, and educational institutions that rely on committee actions.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Ensures compliance with House rules on committee funding (under House Rule X), with built-in accountability through voucher approvals to prevent misuse of funds.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which empowers Congress to organize its internal operations, including budgeting for committees to perform legislative duties.
- Political: As a routine housekeeping measure introduced by bipartisan sponsors (Rep. Walberg and Rep. Scott), it reflects standard congressional practice for committee funding at the start of a new Congress, avoiding partisan disputes over essential operations. Referred to the Committee on House Administration for review, it underscores the procedural nature of such resolutions without broader policy debates.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2025-02-14: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and Workforce in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-02-14 — PDF (2 pages)