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H.Res. 141House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Sponsored by Jason SmithRep. Jason Smith (R-MO)
Introduced February 17, 2023

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The resolution sets a spending ceiling for the House Ways and Means Committee during the 118th Congress. It caps total committee expenses, including staff salaries, at $27.3 million, divided between two one‑year periods. The rule applies to all costs the committee incurs and directs how payments are to be made and overseen.

Key Provisions

  • Total committee expenses limited to $27.3 million for the 118th Congress.
  • No more than $13 million may be spent from noon Jan 3 2023 to noon Jan 3 2024, and up to $14.3 million from noon Jan 3 2024 to noon Jan 3 2025.
  • Payments must be made on vouchers authorized by the committee chair and approved according to House Administration procedures.
  • Expenses must be incurred in line with regulations set by the Committee on House Administration.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 17, 2023

IV

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 141

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 17, 2023

Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Neal) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

RESOLUTION

Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1.

Amounts for committee expenses

For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means (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 $27,300,000 for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

2.

Session limitations

Of the amount specified in section 1—

(1)

not more than $13,000,000 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 $14,300,000 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.