Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

Bill Number

H.Res. 91

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Congress

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Last Updated

2025-04-30T18:56:39Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution (H. Res. 91) allocates funding for the operational expenses of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on the Budget during the 119th Congress (2025-2027). The committee helps oversee federal budgeting and fiscal policy.

Key Provisions

• Total Funding: Up to $11,990,000 will be provided from the House's accounts for committee salaries and expenses, covering all staff costs and other operations.
• Session Breakdown:
• $5,995,000 for the first session (from noon on January 3, 2025, to just before noon on January 3, 2026).
• $5,995,000 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 the Budget, signed by its Chair, and approved as directed by the Committee on House Administration (a body that oversees House procedures).
• Expenditure Rules: All spending must follow regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution does not introduce major changes; it is a standard, routine measure to set the budget for the Committee on the Budget for the new Congress. Similar resolutions are passed at the start of each Congress to update funding levels based on needs, without altering broader laws or rules.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: Primarily affects the internal operations of the House Committee on the Budget by ensuring it has resources to conduct hearings, analysis, and reporting on federal budgets. No direct impact on executive agencies or other branches.
• On Citizens: Minimal to none; this is an administrative funding decision that indirectly supports congressional oversight of taxpayer dollars but does not change public services or taxes.
• On International Relations: None; the resolution is focused solely on domestic House committee funding.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Committee on the Budget: Direct beneficiary, including its members, staff, and operations.
• Committee on House Administration: Oversees approval and regulations for the funds.
• U.S. House of Representatives: Broader impact on House budgeting and resource allocation.

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. It follows House precedents for committee expense resolutions, ensuring transparency through voucher approvals without raising constitutional concerns.
• Political: Reinforces the committee's role in fiscal oversight, potentially influencing debates on national budgets. As a non-controversial resolution, it is unlikely to spark partisan division but supports the House's start-of-Congress organizational efforts.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Recent Actions

• 2025-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
• 2025-02-04: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-02-04 — PDF (2 pages)