Search Results: keywords:"senate committee on the budget"

  • S. RES. 78 — Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Budget.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:928

    S. RES. 78 authorizes the Senate Committee on the Budget to spend money, employ staff, and use services of other government departments from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. The resolution specifies the maximum allowable expenses for different periods within this timeframe, including...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 78 lets a special group in the Senate spend money to do their work and hire people, but some people worry that there aren't enough rules to make sure the money is used wisely and fairly.

  • S. 5533 — To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:118

    S. 5533 is a proposed bill in the 118th Congress that aims to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This act currently regulates how the President can withhold or delay the spending of funds approved by Congress. The bill was introduced by Mr. Lee and has been referred...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5533 is a bill that wants to get rid of a rule that stops the President from easily changing how money is spent. This means the President might be able to spend money without asking for extra input.