H.R.es84 - Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.84 allocates funds for the expenses of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 119th Congress. The resolution specifies that no more than $23,290,035 shall be used for committee expenses, including staff salaries. It also sets limitations on spending for two separate periods within the Congress: January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026, and January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
Expected Effects
The resolution enables the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to operate effectively by providing the necessary financial resources. This funding supports the committee's work on transportation and infrastructure-related legislation and oversight. The committee can address critical issues related to infrastructure development, transportation safety, and related policy matters.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has sufficient resources to conduct its work.
- Supports staff salaries, enabling the committee to attract and retain qualified personnel.
- Facilitates oversight of transportation and infrastructure projects and policies.
- Allows for informed decision-making on infrastructure investments.
- Promotes efficient and effective governance in the transportation sector.
Potential Disadvantages
- The allocated amount may be insufficient to address all the committee's needs, potentially limiting its scope of work.
- The resolution does not specify how the funds should be allocated among different priorities, which could lead to disagreements.
- There is no guarantee that the funds will be used efficiently or effectively.
- The resolution does not address potential cost overruns or unexpected expenses.
- The funding is limited to the 119th Congress, requiring future resolutions for continued support.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. Providing funds for congressional committees is a necessary and proper function to carry out its legislative duties. The resolution also aligns with the principle of separation of powers, as it pertains to the legislative branch's ability to fund its operations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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