Bills · SRES 78
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 78Congressional committeesSenate Committee on the Budget
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget.
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it ensures that a key committee in the U.S. Senate has the necessary resources to perform its functions. The Senate Budget Committee plays a critical role in drafting the federal budget, overseeing government spending, and analyzing fiscal policy. Without funding for staff, consultants, and operations, the committee would be unable to conduct thorough investigations, hold hearings, or develop detailed budget proposals.
If this bill becomes law, the Committee on the Budget will have the financial stability and human resources to continue its work for the next two years. If it did not pass, the committee's operations would be severely hampered or forced to cease, potentially delaying or undermining the congressional budget process and reducing oversight of how taxpayer money is spent.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Committee on the Budget to spend money, employ personnel, and use government agency staff.
This grants the committee the fundamental operational capacity needed to carry out its responsibilities.
PROVISION 02
Sets an expenditure limit of $4,630,478 for the period from March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025.
This provides initial funding and a spending cap for the committee's operations during the first part of the authorized period.
PROVISION 03
Establishes an expenditure limit of $7,937,962 for the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
This allocates the largest portion of the budget to cover a full fiscal year of committee operations.
PROVISION 04
Allows spending for consultants and staff training within the overall limits for each period.
This ensures the committee can access specialized expertise and maintain a highly skilled professional staff.
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R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in Senate
FEB 13
Committee on the Budget. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Graham. Without written report.
FEB 13
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S980-981)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 78
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 78Congressional committeesSenate Committee on the Budget
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget.
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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