Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 150
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-21: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Last Updated
- 2025-02-25T12:50:17Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 150) allocates a specific budget for the operational expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 119th Congress (2025–2027). The committee oversees matters like elections, the Capitol building, and congressional records.
Key Provisions
- Total Funding: Up to $16,885,446 will be drawn from the House of Representatives' accounts for committee salaries and expenses, covering all staff salaries and other costs.
- Session Breakdown:
- $8,031,523 for the first session (from noon on January 3, 2025, to just before noon on January 3, 2026).
- $8,853,923 for the second session (from noon on January 3, 2026, to just before noon on January 3, 2027).
- Payment Process: Funds will be disbursed via vouchers authorized by the committee, signed by its chair, and approved according to the committee's directions.
- Expenditure Rules: All funds must be spent following regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution does not introduce major changes to existing law. It is a routine funding measure for the new Congress, similar to those passed at the start of each congressional term, updating the budget allocation without altering broader statutes or rules.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Primarily affects the House of Representatives by providing dedicated funding to ensure the Committee on House Administration can function smoothly, including managing staff and operations related to congressional facilities and procedures.
- On Citizens: Minimal direct impact; indirectly supports democratic processes by funding oversight of elections and House operations, which could influence election administration and public access to congressional information.
- On International Relations: No notable impacts, as this is an internal House budgetary matter.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Committee on House Administration: Direct beneficiary, including its members, staff, and operations.
- U.S. House of Representatives: Overall, as the funding comes from its accounts and supports committee work that aids broader House functions.
- Taxpayers: Indirectly, through the use of public funds allocated via congressional budgeting.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress authority over its internal rules and funding. No conflicts with existing laws; it is a procedural resolution that requires House approval but not presidential signature.
- Political: Represents standard congressional housekeeping to kick off the 119th Congress, potentially reflecting priorities in resource allocation amid partisan divides, but it is non-controversial and focused on administrative continuity rather than policy debates.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-21: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2025-02-21: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-02-21 — PDF (2 pages)