Bill Summary
This resolution, passed by the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, allocates a total of $11,533,400 for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. This includes staff salaries and other necessary expenses. The resolution also sets session limitations, with no more than $5,766,700 available for expenses during each session. All payments and expenditures must be approved by the Committee and follow regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.
Possible Impacts
1. Limiting the amount of money that can be spent on staff salaries may result in the Committee being unable to hire or retain qualified staff, potentially affecting the quality of their work.
2. The session limitations may impact the timing and pace of the Committee's work, as they will have a limited amount of funds available for each session.
3. The regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration may dictate how the funds can be used, potentially limiting the Committee's ability to pursue certain projects or initiatives that could benefit the public.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 199 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 199
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 8, 2019
Ms. Johnson of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on House Administration
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RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
(hereafter in this resolution referred to as the ``Committee''),
including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out
of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for
committee salaries and expenses, not more than $11,533,400 for the One
Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1--
(1) not more than $5,766,700 shall be available for
expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on
January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January
3, 2020; and
(2) not more than $5,766,700 shall be available for
expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on
January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January
3, 2021.
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS.
Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized
by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved
in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration.
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS.
Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in
accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House
Administration.
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