Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.
Impact
The passage of HR141 would ensure that the Committee on Ways and Means has the necessary financial resources to effectively operate throughout the congressional session. By establishing a clear budget, Congress aims to maintain fiscal oversight and accountability concerning how financial resources are utilized within the committee. This funding can significantly influence the committee's capacity to pursue legislative initiatives and respond to arising fiscal challenges.
Summary
HR141 is a resolution that provides appropriations for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means during the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. Specifically, the resolution allocates a total of $27,300,000 for the committee's operational costs, including staff salaries. This funding is essential for the committee to fulfill its mandated roles, which include reviewing taxation and revenue measures, social security, and health care programs, among others.
Contention
There may be some contention regarding the allocation amount, as different political factions may propose varying funding levels based on differing priorities and views regarding fiscal policy. While funding for essential governmental operations typically garners widespread support, debates may arise over whether the designated budget is adequate or excessive, reflecting larger disagreements over government spending priorities.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.