Bill Summary
This resolution authorizes the Committee on Ways and Means to receive a designated amount of funds for their expenses during the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. The total amount authorized is $20,634,454 and is to be used for staff salaries and other necessary expenses. The resolution also specifies how the funds can be used within two different sessions during the Congress, with different limitations for each session. All payments must be approved by the Committee and adhere to regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.
Possible Impacts
1. Limitations on expenses for the Committee on Ways and Means may result in reduced funding for certain projects and programs that benefit individuals, such as healthcare or social welfare programs.
2. The session limitations may affect the timing and availability of certain resources and services provided by the Committee, potentially causing delays or disruptions for people who rely on them.
3. Regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration may impact the way funds are allocated and spent, potentially affecting the effectiveness or efficiency of certain programs and services for people.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 213 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 213
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means
in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 10, 2021
Mr. Neal (for himself and Mr. Brady) 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 Ways and Means
in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means (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 $20,634,454 for the One Hundred
Seventeenth Congress.
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1--
(1) not more than $10,119,889 shall be available for
expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on
January 3, 2021 and ending immediately before noon on January
3, 2022; and
(2) not more than $10,514,565 shall be available for
expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on
January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January
3, 2023.
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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