H.Res. 411House115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

Adjusting the amount of the Members' Representational Allowance.

Introduced June 27, 2017

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The resolution raises the amount of money each House member (including delegates and the resident commissioner) can use for official expenses, specifically to help cover extra security costs after a recent shooting at a congressional event. The increase is meant to give members more resources to protect their staff, constituents, and themselves.

Key Provisions

  • Each member’s Representational Allowance is increased by $25,000.
  • The additional $25,000 is available for use starting on the date the resolution is adopted and can be spent through January 2, 2018.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 27, 2017 • 1:57 PM

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Introduced in House

June 27, 2017

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5202)

June 27, 2017 • 1:57 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5202)

June 27, 2017 • 1:57 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5202)

June 27, 2017 • 1:57 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 27, 2017 • 1:57 PM

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What members said about H.Res. 411 on the floor

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Gregg Harper
Rep. Gregg HarperR-MS-3 · Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a resolution, and I ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House.

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H. RES. 411

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

June 27, 2017

RESOLUTION

Whereas on June 14, 2017, an armed gunman opened fire at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, wounding five individuals;

Whereas Members of the House are understandably concerned about the security of their staff and the constituents they serve, as well as their personal security;

Whereas the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) is available for ordinary and necessary expenses associated with security measures; and

Whereas heightened security concerns necessitate an adjustment in the MRA to provide Members with additional resources: Now, therefore, be it

That pursuant to section 1(b) of House Resolution 1372, Ninety-fourth Congress, agreed to July 1, 1976, as enacted into permanent law by section 101 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1977 (2 U.S.C. 4314), the Members’ Representational Allowance applicable as of the date of the adoption of this resolution for each Member of the House of Representatives (including the Delegates and Resident Commissioner to the Congress) is increased by $25,000, to be available through January 2, 2018.

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