Legislative Branch Funding 2025: Security, Interns, and Plastic Reduction
This Act allocates funds for the operation of the U.S. Congress, Capitol Police, and the Library of Congress for Fiscal Year 2025. Citizens benefit from funding for Capitol security, public services (like those for the blind and print disabled), and a mandate that unspent Senate office funds must be used to reduce the federal deficit or debt. The bill also extends legal protections regarding nursing mothers to Congressional staff.
Key points
Security Funding: Over $832 million in total is allocated to the Capitol Police (Salaries and General Expenses), including funds for recruitment and retention bonuses.
Intern Compensation: $7 million within Senate funds is specifically allocated for providing financial compensation to Senate interns.
Fiscal Constraint: Members of Congress will not receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2025.
Workplace Rights: Congressional staff gain legal protections through an extension of the PUMP Act (regarding nursing mothers).
Environmental Policy: Agencies funded by the Act must confer with food service providers to eliminate or reduce plastic waste.
Debt Reduction: Unexpended balances from Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account must be returned to the Treasury for deficit or debt reduction.
Status:
Expired
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