Bills · HRES 109
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 109Congressional committeesHouse Committee on Ways and Means
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it ensures that one of the most powerful committees in Congress can actually function. The House Ways and Means Committee is responsible for drafting legislation related to all forms of taxation, tariffs, and other revenue-generating measures, as well as programs like Social Security and Medicare. Without this funding, the committee would struggle to pay its staff, conduct necessary research, hold hearings, or draft complex legislation.
If this bill becomes law, the committee will have the resources it needs to analyze policy, respond to current economic challenges, and develop proposals that affect Americans' paychecks, healthcare, and retirement. If it doesn't pass, the committee's operations would be severely hampered, potentially slowing down or preventing work on crucial economic and social policies, which could have a tangible impact on the legislative process and the issues that matter to voters.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides a maximum of $30,290,000 for the Committee on Ways and Means for the 119th Congress.
Establishes the overall budget the committee has to operate for two years.
PROVISION 02
Divides the total funding into two specific amounts for each year of the 119th Congress.
Ensures a balanced distribution of funds across both years, allowing for consistent operations.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the allocated amounts cover the expenses of all committee staff salaries.
Guarantees that the committee can retain and compensate its essential workforce.
PROVISION 04
Requires payments to be authorized by the Committee Chairman and approved by the Committee on House Administration.
Creates a system of checks and balances for how the money is spent, ensuring accountability.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that all expenditures must follow regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.
Ensures financial transparency and adherence to established rules for congressional spending.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Missouri
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
9
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 5
Submitted in House
FEB 5
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 109
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House Res.HRES 109Congressional committeesHouse Committee on Ways and Means
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
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