Bill Summary
This resolution sets the budget for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. It specifies the total amount of money that can be used for the committee's expenses, including staff salaries, and how much can be used during specific time periods. The resolution also outlines the process for approving and regulating the use of these funds.
Possible Impacts
1. The expenses for the Committee on Armed Services are limited to $17,741,102 for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. This could affect the amount of funding available for the committee to conduct its work and may limit their ability to pursue certain initiatives or projects.
2. There are session limitations for when the allocated funds can be used. This could affect the timing of the committee's work and may create challenges in budgeting and planning.
3. All payments and expenditures must be approved and authorized by the Committee on House Administration. This could affect the efficiency and speed of the committee's work, as they may need to go through additional steps to receive funds for necessary expenses.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 203 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 203
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services
in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 8, 2019
Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Mr. Thornberry) 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 Armed Services
in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services (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 $17,741,102 for the One Hundred
Sixteenth Congress.
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1--
(1) not more than $8,535,980 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 $9,205,122 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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