Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434; text: 02/25/2025 CR S1352-1358)
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
- 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
This resolution authorizes funding and expenditures for various committees of the United States Senate for specific periods between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2027. It sets aggregate authorization amounts and establishes individual spending limits for standing committees, the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs. The text outlines specific rules for how committees can spend money on personnel, consultants, and staff training. It also grants specific investigative powers, such as the authority to issue subpoenas, to certain committees like the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary. Finally, Section 20 establishes a special reserve fund to help committees meet unpaid obligations based on special needs and approvals.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +1
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides funding for the Special Committee on Aging to conduct its work.
- Scored +1
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides funding for the Committee on Indian Affairs to perform its oversight and functions.
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill authorizes expenses for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes significant aggregate expenditures for various Senate committees across multiple time periods.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Oversight and Accountability: Under Section 12(e)(1), the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is explicitly authorized to investigate government operations, looking into the possible existence of fraud, waste, corruption, inefficiency, mismanagement, and unethical practices across government branches and programs. This is a positive provision for the people because it empowers elected officials to hold government agencies and contractors accountable for how they spend taxpayer money and manage public resources.
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Support for Specific Populations: Sections 17, 18, and 19 authorize ongoing funding for the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs respectively. These specific committee budgets ensure that issues uniquely impacting older Americans, national security, and tribal nations continue to receive dedicated congressional attention and resources.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Significant Use of Taxpayer Funds: Under Section 1(a), the resolution authorizes massive expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, totaling $90,988,230 for the period of March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, $155,979,823 for fiscal year 2026, and $64,991,593 for the period ending February 28, 2027. For everyday people, this represents a substantial ongoing cost funded directly by public revenues to maintain Senate committee operations, staff, and investigations over the two-year timeframe.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for the Committee on Indian Affairs to perform its oversight and functions. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides funding for the Special Committee on Aging to conduct its work. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill authorizes expenses for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill funds the Committee on Foreign Relations to carry out its legislative and investigative duties. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill authorizes funding for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to perform its functions.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill provides resources for the Committee on Environment and Public Works to carry out its functions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill funds investigative committees including Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to oversee government efficiency and corruption.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides funding for the Committee on Indian Affairs to carry out its duties.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill establishes specific spending limits and aggregate authorizations for various Senate committees. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes significant aggregate expenditures for various Senate committees across multiple time periods.
- 2/27/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1434; text: 02/25/2025 CR S1352-1358)
- 2/25/2025
- Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
- Introduced in Senate