Bills · SRES 77
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 77Congressional committeesSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it funds and empowers a key Senate committee responsible for overseeing the federal government and addressing critical issues like homeland security. If this resolution doesn't pass, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs would not have the budget to operate, hire staff, or conduct important investigations, effectively halting its ability to do its job. This would mean less oversight on federal agencies, potential delays in addressing security threats, and a reduced capacity to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse within the government.
By authorizing these expenditures and investigative powers, the resolution ensures the committee can continue its work of holding government accountable, exploring ways to improve efficiency, and responding to evolving challenges in homeland security and governmental affairs. This allows for continuous scrutiny of how taxpayer money is spent and how effectively the government protects its citizens, which is crucial for a well-functioning democracy.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the committee to spend money from the Senate's general fund and employ staff for roughly two years, from March 2025 to February 2027.
This directly funds the committee's operations, allowing it to hire the people and buy the resources needed to carry out its responsibilities.
PROVISION 02
Sets specific financial limits for the committee's spending during different periods within the two-year authorization.
These limits ensure fiscal accountability and prevent unlimited spending by the committee, allocating funds for specific uses like consultants and staff training.
PROVISION 03
Grants the committee broad authority to investigate government operations for fraud, waste, mismanagement, and unethical practices, as well as organized crime and national security issues.
This power is essential for the committee to conduct oversight, uncover problems, and recommend policy changes to improve government efficiency and protect public interests.
PROVISION 04
Allows the committee to use personnel from other government departments and agencies, either with or without repayment, if those agencies and another Senate committee agree.
This provision enables the committee to draw on specialized expertise from across the federal government without always incurring new hiring costs, promoting inter-agency collaboration.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in Senate
FEB 13
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul. Without written report.
FEB 13
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S979-980)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 77
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 77Congressional committeesSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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