SRES 55 United States Senate · 118th Congress

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

This procedural resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to spend up to $19.8 million from the Senate's contingent fund for operational expenses during March 2023-February 2025. It covers staff salaries, consultant services (capped at $200,000 annually), staff training (capped at $30,000 annually), and other committee operations. The resolution specifies spending limits for three distinct funding periods and outlines how expenses will be paid, including exemptions for certain standard Senate services. It does not create new laws or policies but enables the committee to conduct its regular duties under Senate rules.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2023 Last action Feb 13, 2023
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Feb 13, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S353-354)
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Feb 13, 2023
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Menendez. Without written report.
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