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Senate Committee on the Judiciary expenditure authorization

Original title: A resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.

Last action · February 25, 2003: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2712)

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to spend funds for its operations and investigations. The measure is currently under review by the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Why it matters

This resolution provides the financial authority for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to conduct its oversight, legislative, and investigative duties during the 108th Congress.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Committee on the Judiciary

The committee receives authorization to spend funds for its operations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It authorizes the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to spend money to carry out its official duties.
How much money is being authorized?
The provided text of the resolution does not state a specific dollar amount.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2712)Feb 25, 2003

Version history

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Routine Committee Funding

The resolution follows standard Senate procedure for authorizing committee-level operational budgets.

Connected Entities

Committee on the Judiciary, Committee on Rules and Administration
OrganizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The Senate committee responsible for overseeing the Department of Justice and fe”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Rules and Administration“The committee currently reviewing the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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