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Funding for U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Operations 2021-2023

This resolution outlines the expenditure rules and limits for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary for 2021-2023. It covers funds for hiring staff, engaging consultants, and staff training, which impacts the committee's legislative and oversight effectiveness, indirectly affecting the quality and enforcement of laws.
Key points
The Judiciary Committee is authorized to make expenditures, employ personnel, and use services from other government agencies.
Specific spending limits are set for various periods until February 2023, including for consultants and staff training.
Expenses will be paid from the Senate's contingent fund, with certain payments not requiring vouchers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_69
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-02-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_69.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Judiciary Committee is authorized to make expenditures, employ personnel, and use services from other government agencies.
  • Specific spending limits are set for various periods until February 2023, including for consultants and staff training.
  • Expenses will be paid from the Senate's contingent fund, with certain payments not requiring vouchers.
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. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Durbin. Without written report.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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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