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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Summary
This resolution allocates $24,376,741 for the expenses of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs during the 119th Congress, including all staff salaries. The funds are divided into two fiscal periods: $11,683,048 for January 3, 2025, through January 3, 2026, and $12,693,693 for January 3, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Payments are authorized by vouchers signed by the Committee Chairman and approved by the House Committee on House Administration. Expenditures must comply with regulations prescribed by the House Committee on House Administration.
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Sponsor (1)
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Top reported contributors to Brian J. Mast’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $236,075
- EDW C LEVY CO $13,200
- NOBLE PROPERTIES $7,600
- EXPEDITED TRAVEL $7,100
- BLUE OWL CAPITAL $6,600
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Actions (2)
- Feb 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · house
- Feb 14, 2025 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 14, 2025
Mr. Mast submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Foreign Affairs (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 $24,376,741 for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $11,683,048 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2025, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2026; and
(2) not more than $12,693,693 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2026, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2027.
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. <all>
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