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H.Res. 137House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Sponsored by Michael T. McCaulRep. Michael T. McCaul (R-TX)
Introduced February 17, 2023

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The resolution authorizes up to $21,653,516 for the Committee on Foreign Affairs’ expenses during the 118th Congress, covering staff salaries and other costs. The amount is divided equally between the two one‑year periods of the Congress. Payments must be authorized by the committee chair and follow House Administration rules.

Key Provisions

  • Sets a maximum of $21,653,516 for all Committee on Foreign Affairs expenses in the 118th Congress.
  • Limits each of the two one‑year periods (Jan 3 2023‑Jan 3 2024 and Jan 3 2024‑Jan 3 2025) to no more than $10,826,758.
  • Requires payments to be made on vouchers signed by the Committee chair and approved per House Administration procedures.
  • Mandates that spending follow regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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February 17, 2023

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 17, 2023

IV

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 137

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 17, 2023

Mr. McCaul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

RESOLUTION

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1.

Amounts for committee expenses

For the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $21,653,516 for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

2.

Session limitations

Of the amount specified in section 1—

(1)

not more than $10,826,758 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2024; and

(2)

not more than $10,826,758 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2025.

3.

Vouchers

Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration.

4.

Regulations

Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.