Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 86
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Last Updated
- 2025-04-15T13:43:49Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution allocates funding for the operational expenses of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on the Judiciary during the 119th Congress (2025–2027), covering costs like staff salaries and other committee activities to support its legislative oversight and investigative roles.
Key Provisions
- Total Funding: Provides up to $31,714,000 from the House's applicable accounts for committee salaries and expenses.
- Session Breakdown:
- $15,857,000 available for expenses from January 3, 2025, to January 2, 2026 (first session).
- $15,857,000 available for expenses from January 3, 2026, to January 2, 2027 (second session).
- Payment Process: Funds are disbursed through vouchers authorized by the Committee on the Judiciary, signed by its Chair, and approved by the Committee on House Administration.
- Expenditure Rules: All funds must follow regulations set by the Committee on House Administration to ensure proper use.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution does not amend or repeal prior laws; it establishes a new budget allocation specifically for the 119th Congress, replacing similar resolutions from previous Congresses. It maintains standard House procedures for committee funding without introducing substantive alterations.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Primarily affects the internal operations of the House Committee on the Judiciary by providing dedicated resources for hearings, investigations, and staff support, potentially influencing legislative priorities like judicial oversight and legal reforms.
- On Citizens: Indirect and minimal; ensures the committee can function to review laws affecting civil rights, immigration, and federal courts, but no direct public benefits or burdens.
- On International Relations: Negligible, as this is a domestic congressional funding measure with no foreign policy components.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Committee on the Judiciary: Direct beneficiary, including its members (e.g., Chair and Ranking Member), staff, and operations.
- Committee on House Administration: Oversees approval and regulatory compliance for fund distribution.
- U.S. House of Representatives: Broader impact on congressional budgeting and resource allocation for legislative committees.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Reinforces House rules for transparent and accountable use of public funds, aligning with federal budgeting statutes (e.g., under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which governs congressional appropriations).
- Constitutional: Supports Article I of the U.S. Constitution by enabling the legislative branch to self-fund its committees, ensuring independent oversight of the judiciary and executive branches without external interference.
- Political: Bipartisan sponsorship (by Rep. Jordan, a Republican, and Rep. Raskin, a Democrat) signals cross-party agreement on committee resourcing, potentially facilitating smoother operations amid partisan divides; however, it could become contentious if future disputes arise over spending priorities.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2025-01-31: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-01-31 — PDF (2 pages)