H.R.es141 - Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.141 is a resolution providing funds for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 119th Congress. The resolution allocates $8,629,846 for committee expenses, including staff salaries. The funds are divided into two periods: January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026 ($4,287,634), and January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027 ($4,342,212).
Expected Effects
The resolution ensures the Committee on Small Business has the financial resources to operate and conduct its work. This includes oversight, investigations, and legislative activities related to small businesses. The committee's work can influence policies affecting small business growth, access to capital, and regulatory burdens.
Potential Benefits
- Enables the Committee on Small Business to effectively perform its duties.
- Supports staff salaries, ensuring the committee can attract and retain qualified personnel.
- Facilitates oversight of small business programs and policies.
- Allows for investigations into issues affecting small businesses.
- Provides resources for legislative activities related to small business support.
Potential Disadvantages
- The allocated funds contribute to overall government spending, potentially increasing the national debt.
- There is a risk of inefficient spending or misallocation of funds.
- The resolution does not guarantee specific outcomes or benefits for small businesses.
- The amount allocated may be insufficient to address all the needs of the committee.
- The resolution lacks specific details on how the funds will be used, creating potential for misuse.
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Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. Providing funding for congressional committees falls under the implied powers necessary to carry out legislative responsibilities.
The resolution also aligns with the principle of legislative authority vested in Congress, as outlined in Article I, Section 1. Congress has the power to determine its own rules and procedures, including the allocation of funds for its committees.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).