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Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 197

Bill 118 HRES 197, also known as the "Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress," is a piece of legislation that aims to allocate funds for the operation of specific committees within the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.

The bill outlines the specific committees that will receive funding and the amount of money that will be allocated to each committee. It also details the purposes for which the funds can be used, such as staff salaries, travel expenses, and other necessary expenditures related to the functioning of the committees.

The legislation is important because it ensures that these committees have the resources they need to effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities. By providing funding for these committees, Congress can ensure that important issues are thoroughly examined and that legislative decisions are well-informed. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 197 is a crucial piece of legislation that helps to support the work of key committees within the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.

Congressional Summary of HRES 197

This resolution sets forth the levels of payment for 118th Congress expenses (including staff salaries) for the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) the Budget; (4) Education & the Workforce; (5) Energy and Commerce; (6) Ethics; (7) Financial Services; (8) Foreign Affairs; (9) Homeland Security; (10) House Administration; (11) Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; (12) the Judiciary; (13) Natural Resources; (14) Oversight and Accountability; (15) Rules; (16) Science, Space, and Technology; (17) Small Business; (18) Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party; (19) Transportation and Infrastructure; (20) Veterans' Affairs; and (21) Ways and Means.

The resolution also addresses other aspects of committee funding, including (1) prescribing limitations to such expenses for the 1st and 2nd sessions of the 118th Congress, and (2) establishing a reserve fund for unanticipated committee expenses for the 118th Congress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 197

Bill HRES 197 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 10, 2023. Bill HRES 197 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023.  Bill HRES 197's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 197

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 197

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Education and the Workforce
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- House Committee on Ethics
- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on House Administration
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
- House Committee on Rules
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- House Committee on the Budget
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 197

Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.
Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

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