Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to spend money for its operations over a two-year period (March 2025 through February 2027). It is a routine administrative measure that allows the committee to pay staff, hire consultants, conduct hearings, and carry out investigations within its jurisdiction.
Who Benefits and How
The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation benefits by receiving authorization to spend approximately $21.5 million over two years for its operations. This enables the committee to hire and pay staff, engage outside consultants (up to $100,000 per period), and train its professional workforce.
Committee staff and potential consultants benefit from job security and professional development funding, as the resolution ensures resources for salaries and up to $100,000 per period for staff training.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Taxpayers bear the cost, as the expenditures come from the contingent fund of the Senate (public funds). However, this is a standard operational authorization that most Senate committees receive, not a new or unusual burden.
No private citizens, businesses, or organizations face new requirements, restrictions, or costs from this resolution.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes committee spending of $6,259,693 (March-September 2025), $10,730,903 (FY2026), and $4,471,210 (October 2026-February 2027)
- Permits hiring of personnel and engagement of individual consultants up to $100,000 per period
- Allocates up to $100,000 per period for professional staff training
- Allows the committee to use personnel from other government agencies on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis
- Establishes voucher requirements for expense reimbursement, with exemptions for routine items like salaries, telecommunications, and mail costs
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill authorizes the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to make expenditures from March 2025 through February 2027 for its operations, including hiring personnel and utilizing government services. It sets expense limits for different periods within this timeframe.
Key Policy Areas
Legislative, Finance
Primary Purpose
This bill authorizes the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to make expenditures from March 2025 through February 2027 for its operations, including hiring personnel and utilizing government services. It sets expense limits for different periods within this timeframe.
Policy Domains
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Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Cruz, from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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