Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 90
- 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
- 2025-04-11T13:34:06Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 90) allocates funding for the operational expenses of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources during the 119th Congress (2025-2027). It ensures the committee has resources to carry out its duties, such as overseeing policies on public lands, energy, and natural resources.
Key Provisions
- Total Funding: Up to $19,311,600 is authorized from the House of Representatives' accounts for committee salaries and expenses, covering all staff salaries and other costs.
- Session Breakdown: The funds are divided equally between the two years of the Congress:
- $9,655,800 for expenses from January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026.
- $9,655,800 for expenses from January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
- Payment Process: Funds are disbursed through vouchers approved by the Committee on Natural Resources (signed by its Chair) and the Committee on House Administration.
- Expenditure Rules: All spending must follow regulations set by the Committee on House Administration to ensure proper oversight.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution establishes new funding levels specifically for the 119th Congress, replacing any prior allocations for the Committee on Natural Resources from previous Congresses. It does not amend broader laws but sets a tailored budget cap for this two-year period, potentially adjusting based on the committee's evolving needs compared to past funding (e.g., inflation or workload changes).
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Enables the Committee on Natural Resources to conduct investigations, hearings, and legislative work on issues like environmental protection and energy policy, indirectly influencing agencies such as the Department of the Interior.
- On Citizens: No direct effects, but supports congressional oversight that could shape policies affecting public access to natural resources, conservation efforts, and energy costs.
- On International Relations: Minimal impact, as the funding is internal to U.S. domestic committee operations; it may indirectly aid reviews of international resource agreements but does not alter foreign policy.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Primary: The Committee on Natural Resources, including its members (e.g., Chair Bruce Westerman and Ranking Member Jared Huffman), staff, and support personnel who rely on these funds for operations.
- Secondary: The Committee on House Administration, which oversees approvals and regulations; the broader U.S. House of Representatives, as taxpayer funds are used; and indirectly, environmental and industry groups that interact with the committee on natural resources issues.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: This is a routine "housekeeping" resolution under Congress's constitutional authority (Article I) to organize its internal operations and budget. It complies with House rules on committee funding without raising separation-of-powers concerns.
- Political: Introduced bipartisanship (by Republican Westerman and Democrat Huffman) signals collaborative support for the committee's work. It has no controversial elements but underscores Congress's self-funding mechanism, which could face scrutiny in broader debates on federal spending. Referred to the House Administration Committee for review, it follows standard procedural paths without immediate floor debate implications.
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Sponsor
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
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 Natural Resources in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-01-31 — PDF (2 pages)