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House Committees Budget Set for 117th Congress

This document approves the budget for the various committees in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 2021-2022 period. It specifies the maximum amount each committee can spend on its activities, including paying staff, ensuring these legislative bodies have the resources to perform their oversight and legislative duties.
Key points
Provides funding for the operations of House committees, covering costs like staff salaries.
Sets spending limits for committees for each year of the 117th Congress.
Includes a process to review committee spending and a fund for unexpected needs.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_316
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_316.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides funding for the operations of House committees, covering costs like staff salaries.
  • Sets spending limits for committees for each year of the 117th Congress.
  • Includes a process to review committee spending and a fund for unexpected needs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, H. Res. 316 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H1979; text: CR H1979)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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