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H.Res. 198 is a procedural resolution that would establish and authorize the expenses for various House committees during the 119th Congress. The resolution covers funding for 20 House committees, including major committees such as Agriculture, Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Ethics, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Natural Resources, Oversight and Accountability, Rules, Science and Technology, Small Business, Budget, Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, and Ways and Means.
This type of resolution is a standard housekeeping measure that Congress passes to ensure committees have the resources needed to conduct their work, including staff salaries, office operations, and investigative activities. Without such authorization, committees would lack the funding necessary to function effectively throughout the legislative session.
The bill has already passed the House and now requires approval from the Senate before it can take effect. Once enacted, it would allow these committees to operate with designated budgets for the duration of the 119th Congress. This is a routine procedural matter rather than substantive legislation that changes laws or policies affecting citizens directly, though it enables the committees to carry out their oversight and legislative responsibilities.
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Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1215-1216)
Mar 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1215-1216)
Mar 24, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1215-1216)
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2025
Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1215-1216)
Mar 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1215-1216)
Mar 24, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1215-1216)
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Mar 6, 2025
No CBO cost estimate has been published for this bill.
