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An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced Feb 24, 2025

Latest action (Feb 24, 2025) Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1314)

Referred to
Rules and Administration Committee Foreign Relations Committee
Issues
Foreign Policy

Summary

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to make expenditures from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2027. It sets spending limits for three periods: $6,068,289 from March through September 2025, $10,402,781 from October 2025 through September 2026, and $4,334,492 from October 2026 through February 2027. The committee is authorized to employ personnel, procure consultant services (up to $250,000 per period), provide staff training (up to $30,000 per period), and use services from other government agencies. Expenses will be paid from the Senate's contingent fund according to specified procedures for different types of expenditures.

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Sponsor (1)

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to James E. Risch’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • ALPHA SERVICES LLC $10,000
  • 1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA $6,600
  • CIVIC SERVICE INC. $6,600
  • SINCLAIR COMPANIES $6,600
  • SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP $6,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for James E. Risch → · Outside spending →

Actions (3)
  1. Feb 24, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1314) · senate
  2. Feb 24, 2025 Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Risch. Without written report. · senate
  3. Feb 24, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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  • SRES 65 — An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary. · Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · Cong. 119 73%
  • SRES 78 — An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget. · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Cong. 119 71%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 24, 2025

Mr. Risch, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, reported the following original resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration

RESOLUTION

Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Resolved,

SECTION 1. GENERAL AUTHORITY.

In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Relations (in this resolution referred to as the “committee”) is authorized from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027, in its discretion, to—

(1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;

(2) employ personnel; and

(3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.

SEC. 2. EXPENSES.

(a) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2025.—The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $6,068,289, of which amount—

(1) not to exceed $250,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and

(2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

(b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 Period.—The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under this resolution shall not exceed $10,402,781, of which amount—

(1) not to exceed $250,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and

(2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

(c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2027.—The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,334,492, of which amount—

(1) not to exceed $250,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and

(2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

SEC. 3. EXPENSES AND AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS.

(a) Expenses of the Committee.—

(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

(2) Vouchers not required.—Vouchers shall not be required for—

(A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate;

(B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper;

(C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery;

(D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate;

(E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper;

(F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or

(G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.

(b) Agency Contributions.—There are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for “Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations” of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee—

(1) for the period March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025;

(2) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and

(3) for the period October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. <all>

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