Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 92
- 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
- 2025-04-25T19:31:55Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 92) authorizes funding for the operations of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) during the 119th Congress (2025–2027). The HPSCI is a congressional committee responsible for overseeing U.S. intelligence activities, ensuring they align with national security and legal standards.
Key Provisions
- Total Funding: Allocates up to $19,240,928 from the House of Representatives' accounts for committee salaries and expenses. This covers all staff salaries and related operational costs.
- Session Breakdown:
- Up to $9,538,983 for the first session (January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026).
- Up to $9,701,945 for the second session (January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027).
- Payment Process: Funds are disbursed via vouchers authorized by the HPSCI, signed by its Chair, and approved by the House Committee on House Administration.
- Expenditure Rules: All spending must follow regulations set by the House Committee on House Administration to ensure proper oversight.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution updates funding levels from prior Congresses but does not introduce major structural changes. It replaces previous allocations (e.g., from the 118th Congress) with adjusted amounts to account for inflation, operational needs, and the two-year congressional cycle. No alterations to the HPSCI's authority or mandate are included.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Provides stable funding for HPSCI to conduct oversight of intelligence agencies (e.g., CIA, NSA), potentially influencing their accountability without direct budget cuts or expansions.
- On Citizens: Minimal direct impact; indirectly supports national security oversight, which protects civil liberties by reviewing intelligence practices.
- On International Relations: None specified; the funding enables routine monitoring of foreign intelligence matters but does not alter U.S. policy or diplomacy.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Primary: Members and staff of the HPSCI, who rely on this funding for salaries, investigations, and hearings.
- Secondary: House Committee on House Administration (oversees fund approval and regulations); broader House leadership and taxpayers (as it draws from congressional budgets).
- Indirect: U.S. intelligence community agencies under HPSCI jurisdiction, which may face increased scrutiny enabled by this funding.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Reinforces standard congressional procedures for committee funding under House rules, ensuring compliance with federal budgeting laws (e.g., no unauthorized expenditures).
- Constitutional: Supports Congress's Article I powers for legislative oversight of the executive branch, particularly in intelligence and national security, without raising separation-of-powers concerns.
- Political: As a bipartisan resolution (introduced by Reps. Crawford and Himes from opposite parties), it promotes continuity in intelligence oversight amid potential partisan divides; the modest funding increase reflects routine adjustments rather than controversy.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Cosponsors (1)
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 Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. — issued 2025-02-04 — PDF (2 pages)