Intelligence Committee Spending Authority

Summary#

The resolution authorizes the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to spend funds, hire staff, and use personnel from federal agencies from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. Using agency personnel requires consent from the agency and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The resolution sets spending limits for three periods and allows separate payments for agency contributions to committee employees' compensation.

What it means for you#

The resolution concerns the committee's operations. It does not specify a direct change for individuals.

Expenses#

The spending limits are $5,261,497 for March 1 through September 30, 2025; $9,019,709 for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and $3,758,212 for October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Within those limits, consultant services may cost up to $10,208, $17,500, and $7,292, respectively. The resolution also authorizes necessary agency contributions for committee employees' compensation, without stating a specific amount.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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