H.R.es91 - Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.91 allocates funds for the expenses of the House Committee on the Budget for the 119th Congress. It provides $11,990,000 for staff salaries and other committee expenses. The resolution specifies spending limits for two one-year periods within the Congress.
Expected Effects
The resolution enables the Committee on the Budget to operate by providing it with necessary funding. This allows the committee to fulfill its responsibilities related to the federal budget process. The committee's work impacts all federal spending and revenue decisions.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures the Budget Committee has the resources to function effectively.
- Facilitates informed decision-making on budgetary matters.
- Supports oversight of federal spending.
- Enables the committee to analyze and address economic issues.
- Contributes to a more transparent budget process.
Potential Disadvantages
- The allocated funds could be seen as excessive by some taxpayers.
- There is potential for inefficient spending within the committee.
- The resolution does not guarantee effective budget outcomes.
- The funds could be used for partisan activities.
- The resolution lacks specific performance metrics for the committee.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, pay debts, and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. Providing funding for a committee directly involved in the budget process is an implied power necessary for Congress to execute its enumerated powers. The resolution also aligns with the House's power to set its own rules and procedures.
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).