Bills · SRES 94
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 94Senate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides the necessary funding for Senate committees to perform their core duties, such as writing laws, investigating important issues, and overseeing government agencies. Without this regular authorization of expenditures, committees would lack the resources to hire staff, conduct research, hold hearings, or pay for basic operational needs.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures the continued functioning of these crucial legislative bodies through early 2027, allowing them to address issues ranging from agriculture and national security to intelligence and aging. If it didn't pass, committees might face significant disruptions to their work, potentially slowing down the legislative process and hindering their ability to respond to pressing national concerns.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes specific dollar amounts for all Senate committees collectively for three distinct periods.
This sets the overall spending limits for committee operations, providing a financial framework for their work.
PROVISION 02
Allocates individual spending limits for specific committees, such as Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Armed Services.
This ensures each committee has a dedicated budget to pursue its specialized legislative and oversight functions.
PROVISION 03
Allows committees to use funds for hiring personnel, employing consultants, and training professional staff.
These provisions ensure committees can maintain a skilled workforce and access expert advice needed to analyze complex issues.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that most expenses will be paid from the Senate's contingent fund upon approval, but exempts certain routine payments from requiring individual vouchers.
This establishes clear financial management rules for committee spending while streamlining payments for common operational costs.
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSFEB 27
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
FEB 27
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434; text: 02/25/2025 CR S1352-1358)
FEB 25
Introduced in Senate
FEB 25
Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. Without written report.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 94
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 94Senate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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