Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

Legislative Summary: H.Res. 92 (119th Congress)

Overview

H.Res. 92 is a House Resolution designed to provide the necessary funding and budgetary authorization for the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) for the duration of the 119th Congress. This is a standard administrative resolution used to ensure the committee has the financial resources required to conduct its oversight and legislative duties.

Main Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this resolution is to allocate a specific amount of money from the House of Representatives' accounts to cover the operational costs of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. This includes funding for staff salaries and general administrative expenses.

Key Provisions

The resolution outlines a specific financial framework for the committee:

• Total Budget Allocation: The bill authorizes a total expenditure not to exceed $19,240,928 for the 119th Congress.
• Session Breakdown: The total budget is split into two distinct time periods:
  • First Session: Up to $9,538,983 for expenses incurred from January 3, 2025, to January 3, 2026.
  • Second Session: Up to $9,701,945 for expenses incurred from January 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
• Payment Process: Funds will be disbursed via vouchers that must be authorized by the Committee, signed by the Committee Chairman, and approved by the Committee on House Administration.
• Regulatory Compliance: All expenditures must adhere to the regulations set forth by the Committee on House Administration.

Who is Affected?

The primary entity affected by this resolution is the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Specifically:
* Committee Staff: Ensures that salaries and benefits for the professionals supporting the committee's work are funded.
* House Administration: The Committee on House Administration is tasked with the oversight and approval of these expenditures.

Procedural Status

As of February 4, 2025, the resolution has been referred to the House Committee on House Administration for further review and action.