Legislative Branch Appropriations Act 2025: Funding Congress and Security Measures
This Act allocates funds for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2025, covering the House of Representatives, Capitol Police, Library of Congress, and other related agencies. It ensures the continued operation and security of Congress, including significant funding for Capitol Police and modernization initiatives. A key provision mandates that unspent funds from Members' representational allowances must be used for federal debt reduction, and introduces strict prohibitions on procuring telecommunications equipment and drones from certain Chinese companies for security reasons.
Key points
House of Representatives Funding: Allocates $1.93 billion for salaries, expenses, and Members' representational allowances, including $843.6 million for office operations and staff.
Capitol Security: Provides $619.2 million for Capitol Police salaries and $213.1 million for general expenses, including member protection and security equipment.
Debt Reduction Mandate: Requires any unspent funds from Members' representational allowances to be deposited in the Treasury for deficit or federal debt reduction.
Procurement Restrictions: Prohibits the use of funds to purchase drones or telecommunications equipment and services from companies affiliated with the People's Republic of China (e.g., Huawei, ZTE) due to national security concerns.
Modernization and Transparency: Funds are allocated for upgrading the Library of Congress's financial systems and improving the transparency of the Congressional Budget Office's estimates.
Congressional Pay Freeze: Continues the prohibition on cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for Members of Congress for fiscal year 2025.
VOTING RESULTS
2024-07-11
51%
For
205
Against
213
Abstain
0
Failed
Citizen Poll