Senate Budget Committee gets $15.9M blank check for two years
S.Res. 78 — An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget. · Filed by Lindsey Graham (R-SC) · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Reported out
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What it does
This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on the Budget to spend approximately $15.9 million over 24 months (March 2025–February 2027) for staff salaries, consultants, training, and administrative costs. The funds come from the Senate's contingent fund and cover routine committee operations including hearings, investigations, and personnel services.
Why we flagged it
This is a routine Senate committee budget resolution authorizing expenditures for the Committee on the Budget's operations over a 24-month period. It contains standard administrative provisions with no substantive policy content.