Congress·Reported·S.Res. 59

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Senate Environment Committee Budget Authorization

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This resolution is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. It is actively moving through the legislative process after being reported by the Environment and Public Works Committee. There are no other companion bills for this measure at this time.

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Very likely to pass

This is a routine administrative step required to keep Senate committees running. These funding resolutions are standard and almost always pass without any major opposition.

Key Points

This resolution provides the money needed for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to do its job over the next two years. It covers the costs of hiring staff and running the office from March 2025 through February 2027.
The total budget is split into three parts, starting with about $4.1 million for the first seven months. The committee will use these funds to hold public hearings, conduct investigations, and write reports on environmental and infrastructure issues.
Most of the money goes toward salaries for committee employees. It also includes small amounts for hiring outside consultants and training staff members to help them better understand complex policy issues.

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Milestones

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Feb 5, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S672)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Feb 5, 2025Senate

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Capito. Without written report.

Feb 5, 2025Senate

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S. Hrg. 119-267.

Feb 5, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Bill NumberSRES 59

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S672)

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