Bills · HRES 85
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 85Congressional committeesHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
INTRO JAN 31· LAST ACTION JAN 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it ensures that a key committee in the U.S. House of Representatives can continue its work. The Committee on Energy and Commerce deals with a wide range of issues that directly affect everyday Americans, including the cost of energy, access to healthcare, internet privacy, food and drug safety, and environmental protection. If this bill doesn't become law, the committee would lack the funds to pay its staff, conduct investigations, or develop legislation on these critical topics.
By providing this funding, the bill allows the committee to maintain its oversight role over federal agencies and to develop policies that shape industries and consumer protections. It's about ensuring a functioning part of Congress can address important national challenges and represent the public's interests in areas vital to daily life.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allocates a total of $32,293,696 for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress.
This sets the overall budget for the committee's operations, including staff salaries, for a two-year period.
PROVISION 02
Splits the total funding into two yearly periods, with specific amounts for January 2025-2026 and January 2026-2027.
This ensures that the committee has a budget to operate each year and cannot spend all its funds in the first year.
PROVISION 03
Requires all payments to be approved by the Committee on Energy and Commerce's chairman and then by the Committee on House Administration.
This establishes an accountability process for how the committee's funds are disbursed.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that all spending must comply with regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.
This ensures consistency and proper financial management across all House committees.
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R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
11
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 31
Submitted in House
JAN 31
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 85
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Last actionJan 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025
House Res.HRES 85Congressional committeesHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 31, 2025
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