Senate committee gets $9.5M budget to oversee small business
S.Res. 71 — An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. · Filed by Joni Ernst (R-IA) · Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · Reported out
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What it does
This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship to spend approximately $9.5 million over two years (March 2025–February 2027) to fund its operations, staff, and investigations. The funds come from the Senate's contingent fund and cover salaries, consultants, training, and standard office expenses. No private entities or industries benefit directly from this appropriation.
Why we flagged it
This is a routine Senate committee budget resolution authorizing expenditures for the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship for a two-year period. It contains standard appropriations language with no policy riders or hidden provisions.