Bills · HRES 178
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 178Congress
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Resolution
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses how taxpayer money is spent on running congressional offices. If passed, it would reduce the operating budgets for every House member, which could be seen as a step towards fiscal responsibility or an example of Congress 'tightening its belt.'
However, a reduction in funds could also impact the ability of representatives to effectively serve their constituents, conduct oversight, or develop legislation. It could mean fewer resources for answering constituent mail, helping with federal agencies, or maintaining district offices. If it doesn't pass, the allowance would likely continue to be set annually without this specific $100,000 reduction, maintaining current office funding levels.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reduces the Members' Representational Allowance for each House member.
This directly cuts the budget available for congressional offices to operate.
PROVISION 02
The reduction amount is set at $100,000 per member.
This specifies the exact financial impact on each congressional office's budget.
PROVISION 03
The reduction applies for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
This sets a clear timeframe for when these budget cuts would be in effect.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
25
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 3
Submitted in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
FEB 27
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H892)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 178
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionMar 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House Res.HRES 178Congress
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Resolution
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2025
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READING
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