This resolution authorizes up to $10,740,218 for the expenses of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party for the 119th Congress. The resolution makes $5,366,830 available during the first session of the 119th Congress and up to $5,373,388 during the second session of the 119th Congress.
Impact
The resolution outlines that the allocated budget is divided into two fiscal years, with $5,366,830 earmarked for expenses from January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026, and $5,373,388 from January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027. This structuring ensures the committee has the financial resources necessary to operate throughout its intended duration, thereby facilitating ongoing research, hearings, and reports aimed at highlighting and addressing competitive strategies and challenges posed by the Chinese government towards the United States.
Summary
House Resolution 104 (HR104) proposes to allocate funds for the operational expenses of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution specifies a budget of up to $10,740,218, which will cover staff salaries and various expenses related to the committee's activities. This funding is essential for enabling the committee to effectively carry out its mandate in understanding and addressing the complexities involved in the strategic competition with China.
Contention
While the resolution itself does not inherently present significant points of contention, it could engage broader discussions around the strategic competition focus against China, including the allocation of funds toward activities that some may perceive as aggressive or confrontational. Stakeholders may debate the necessity and scale of the funding in the context of overall governmental priorities, particularly given competing needs for domestic programs. Furthermore, discussions may surface regarding the committee's approach and its implications for U.S.-China relations.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.
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