Bill

HRES 109

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

119th Congress Introduced by Richard Neal and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes up to $30,290,000 for the House Ways and Means Committee's operations in the 119th Congress, funding staff salaries and committee expenses.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Bill Summary · HRES 109

Summary of H.Res. 109 (119th Congress)

Purpose

H.Res. 109 is a House of Representatives resolution that provides the funding authorization for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. The resolution specifies the funding to cover the committee’s operations, including staff salaries.

Key Provisions

Authorization amount: Not more than $30,290,000 shall be paid for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means for the 119th Congress.
Funding source: The payments would be made out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives designated for committee salaries and expenses.
Scope: The cap explicitly covers expenses of the committee, including staff salaries.

Affected Parties

Primary affected entity: Committee on Ways and Means (House of Representatives).
Beneficiaries of the funding: Committee staff and other operating expenses necessary for committee activities.

Legislative Actions and Status

Introduced: February 5, 2025.
Current status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

This is a procedural resolution focused on appropriating or allocating funds for the committee’s operations for the 119th Congress.
As a resolution, it authorizes spending rather than establishing new policies; the next steps typically involve consideration by the House Administration Committee and potential advancement to the floor for debate and adoption, depending on committee actions.

Potential Impact

Provides the Ways and Means Committee with a defined funding ceiling to hire staff and cover operational costs for the 119th Congress.
Sets fiscal parameters for the committee’s activities during the session, ensuring resources are available for legislative analysis, hearings, and related duties.

Additional Observations

The bill is not a broader fiscal policy bill; it is a funding measure specific to the committee’s operating needs.
The stated amount, $30,290,000, serves as a ceiling; actual allocations could differ if the committee proposes adjustments within the allowed cap, subject to House approvals.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.