John Thune (R-SD)
A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators.
A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 413 allows Senators to use money from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account to pay for security services and enhancements. It amends Senate Resolution 294 from the 96th Congress to include this authorization. The Committee on Rules and Administration is tasked with creating the regulations to implement this. These changes apply to expenses starting on the date the resolution is adopted.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes additional spending of public funds for security services.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill enables further use of official accounts for security enhancements.
- Scored -1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Allows for expanded use of taxpayer-funded accounts for specific services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Senator Security: The bill allows for the payment of "necessary security enhancements and services," which may increase the safety of the officials elected to represent the people (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Use of Public Funds: Funds from the "Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account" will be used to pay for these security costs (Section 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Allows for expanded use of taxpayer-funded accounts for specific services. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill enables further use of official accounts for security enhancements. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes additional spending of public funds for security services.
- 9/18/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6720; text: CR S6743)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mitch McConnellRepublican · Kentucky