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Read. Follow. Verify.Committee Approval of $200,000 Funding for Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on House Administration held a brief meeting on March 7, 2018, to approve the transfer of $200,000 from its reserve fund to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. These funds are designated to support the operations of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
This resolution authorizes the movement of $200,000 in federal funds to support the specific operational activities of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
Who It Affects
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Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
The commission receives $200,000 in additional funding for its operations.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
The committee receives the funds to manage on behalf of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
Key Facts
- Committee Resolution 115-9 was unanimously adopted by the Committee on House Administration.
- The resolution authorizes the disbursement of $200,000 from the Committee's reserve fund.
- The funds are transferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- The purpose of the funds is to support the operations of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
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- The meeting took place on March 7, 2018, at 1:07 p.m.
- The meeting record remains open for 5 legislative days for members to submit additional materials.
- Staff were authorized to make technical and conforming changes to the resolution as needed.
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