An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services.

Senate Resolution 44 is a routine administrative measure that provides the necessary funding for the Senate Committee on Armed Services to operate during the 111th Congress. These funds allow the committee to pay for staff salaries, conduct investigations, and hold hearings related to national defense and the military. For citizens, this resolution ensures that the committee has the resources required to perform its oversight duties, such as reviewing the defense budget and managing policies that affect service members and national security.