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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.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_50
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2021-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_50.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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 Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. Without written report.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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