Funding for Senate Armed Services Committee Operations 2021-2023
This resolution concerns the internal operations of the U.S. Senate, specifically the funding and authority of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It does not directly change citizens' daily lives, rights, or obligations. It merely specifies how much money the committee can spend on its activities, including hiring staff and using expert services, which indirectly impacts the efficiency of work on national defense policy.
Key points
The resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Armed Services to make expenditures from the Senate's contingent fund, employ personnel, and use services of other government agency personnel from March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2023.
It sets maximum expenditure limits for the committee for specific periods: up to September 30, 2021 (not exceeding $4,786,564), for fiscal year 2022 (not exceeding $8,205,538), and up to February 28, 2023 (not exceeding $3,418,947).
Within these amounts, it establishes limits for hiring consultants and staff training, ensuring the committee's effective operation in defense matters.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_50
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2021-02-12