Bills · SRES 65
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 65Congressional committeesSenate Committee on the Judiciary
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it's about funding a vital committee in the U.S. Senate. The Judiciary Committee plays a crucial role in vetting presidential nominations for judges and top justice officials, overseeing the Department of Justice, and considering laws related to crime, civil liberties, and constitutional matters. Without this regular funding resolution, the committee wouldn't be able to hire staff, conduct investigations, or hold necessary hearings, which would effectively halt its operations.
If this bill becomes law, the Judiciary Committee will continue its work on important issues, ensuring a checks-and-balances system for judicial appointments and legislative oversight. If it doesn't pass, the committee would lack the resources to perform its functions, potentially delaying judicial appointments, leaving critical oversight undone, and slowing down the legislative process on key legal matters. This bill ensures the machinery of government continues to function as intended.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate.
This allows the committee to pay for its operational costs and fulfill its responsibilities.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the committee to employ personnel, including specific allowances for consultants and staff training.
This ensures the committee has the necessary human resources and expertise to perform its legislative and oversight duties.
PROVISION 03
Sets specific maximum spending limits for the committee for three distinct periods between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2027.
These limits provide budgetary control and accountability for the committee's financial operations over the specified timeframe.
PROVISION 04
Allows the committee to use personnel from other government departments or agencies on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis.
This provides flexibility for the committee to access specialized government expertise without always needing to hire new staff.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in Senate
FEB 6
Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.
FEB 6
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S799)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 65
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 65Congressional committeesSenate Committee on the Judiciary
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
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