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Funding Authorization for Senate Foreign Relations Committee Operations 2023-2025

This Senate resolution authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025. It sets spending limits for specific budget periods, covering expenses such as personnel, consultants, and staff training.
Key points
The Committee is authorized to spend a total of over $19.8 million from March 2023 through February 2025.
Funds are allocated for salaries, hiring consultants (up to $200,000 per period), and staff training (up to $30,000 per period).
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_55
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_55.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Committee is authorized to spend a total of over $19.8 million from March 2023 through February 2025.
  • Funds are allocated for salaries, hiring consultants (up to $200,000 per period), and staff training (up to $30,000 per period).
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. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Menendez. Without written report.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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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