Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Impact
The bill specifies that $11,683,048 shall be available for expenses incurred in the first year, while $12,693,693 will fund operations in the subsequent year. This funding is critical as it allows the Committee to continue its work on pressing foreign affairs issues, including international relations and diplomacy. Continuous funding enables the Committee to maintain its personnel and resources necessary to address legislative matters that affect national interests.
Summary
HR138, also known as the resolution providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, is primarily focused on allocating the necessary budget for the Committee's operations. The resolution outlines a total spending authorization of $24,376,741 for the Committee's expenses, divided across two fiscal periods. The amount includes salaries for the Committee staff, which is essential for conducting its responsibilities effectively during the congressional session.
Contention
While the bill's financial provisions ensure the continuation of the Committee's work, it may face scrutiny regarding budget allocations, especially in light of competing priorities within federal spending. Discussions may arise around whether the allocated funds are adequate and how they compare with other committee budgets, particularly during times of fiscal restraint. Despite these potential concerns, the overall intent of the bill is to support the operational framework of the Foreign Affairs Committee, which is key in shaping U.S. foreign policy.
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.