Bill Summary
This resolution outlines the amount of funds that will be allocated for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Reform during the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. This includes the salaries of all staff members. The resolution also specifies the session limitations for the allocated funds, with a certain amount to be spent during the first session and a different amount for the second session. All payments and expenditures must be approved by the Committee on House Administration and must follow their regulations.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect the expenses and resources available to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, potentially limiting their ability to conduct investigations or hire additional staff.
2. The session limitations outlined in the legislation could affect the timing and duration of the Committee's work, potentially impacting the progress and thoroughness of their investigations or hearings.
3. The regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration could affect the way in which the committee operates, potentially imposing restrictions or requirements that could impact their ability to effectively carry out their duties.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 207 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 207
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and
Reform in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 11, 2019
Mr. Cummings 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 Oversight and
Reform in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Reform
(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 $19,939,573 for the One
Hundred Sixteenth Congress.
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1--
(1) not more than $9,495,035 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 $10,444,538 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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