Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 89
- 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
- 2025-04-25T18:18:38Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 89) authorizes funding for the operational expenses of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Agriculture during the 119th Congress (2025–2027). It ensures the committee has resources for staff salaries and other costs to carry out its oversight and legislative work on agriculture-related matters.
Key Provisions
- Total Funding Allocation: Up to $14,903,700 is provided from the House's accounts for committee salaries and expenses.
- Session Limitations:
- For the first session (January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026): Up to $7,231,375.
- For the second session (January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027): Up to $7,672,325.
- Payment Process: Funds are disbursed via vouchers authorized by the Committee on Agriculture, 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 or repeal any existing laws. It establishes a new budget for the Committee on Agriculture specifically for the 119th Congress, superseding prior funding resolutions for previous Congresses. Such resolutions are routine and updated biennially to reflect congressional sessions.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Primarily affects the internal operations of the House Committee on Agriculture by providing dedicated funds, enabling it to conduct hearings, investigations, and policy development on farming, food safety, rural development, and related issues without relying on ad hoc appropriations.
- On Citizens: Indirectly supports public interests in agriculture policy by ensuring the committee can function effectively, potentially influencing laws on food production, subsidies, and environmental regulations that affect farmers, consumers, and rural communities.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though the committee's work could influence U.S. trade policies on agricultural exports and imports.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Committee on Agriculture Members and Staff: Direct beneficiaries, as funds cover salaries and operational costs.
- Committee on House Administration: Oversees approval and regulations for fund use.
- U.S. House of Representatives: Manages the overall budget accounts from which funds are drawn.
- Broader Agriculture Sector: Farmers, agribusinesses, and rural advocacy groups may benefit indirectly through sustained committee oversight.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which empowers Congress to determine its internal rules and funding. No challenges to separation of powers or other constitutional principles are introduced; it follows standard House procedures for committee budgets.
- Political: Reinforces congressional self-governance by allocating resources without external veto, potentially allowing the majority party (via the committee chair) to prioritize agriculture agenda items. As a non-binding resolution (not a law), it carries no enforceable penalties for non-compliance beyond internal House rules.
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Sponsor
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
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 Agriculture in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-01-31 — PDF (2 pages)