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Calendar No. 198
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 253
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 24, 2013Mr. Schumer, from the Committee on Rules and Administration, reported the following original resolution; which was placed on the calendar
RESOLUTION
Authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for
the periods October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, and October 1, 2014,
through February 28, 2015.
1.
Aggregate
authorization
(a)
In
General
For purposes of carrying out the powers, duties, and
functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, and under the appropriate
authorizing resolutions of the Senate there is authorized for the period
October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, in the aggregate of $98,087,800, and
for the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015, in the aggregate of
$40,869,917, in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, for standing
committees of the Senate, the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee
on Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs.
(b)
Agency
Contributions
There are authorized such sums as may be necessary
for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the
committees for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 and for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 to be paid from the
appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and
Investigations of the Senate.
2.
Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $4,181,090, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $1,742,121, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
3.
Committee on
Armed Services
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Armed Services is authorized
from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $6,421,128, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$80,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,675,470, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
4.
Committee on
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $5,293,156, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$14,348 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$861 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,205,482, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$5,978 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$359 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
5.
Committee on the
Budget
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on the Budget is authorized
from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $5,997,777, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$60,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$36,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,499,074, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$15,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
6.
Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in
its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $6,583,591, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,743,163, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
7.
Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $5,463,481.
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,276,450.
8.
Committee on
Environment and Public Works
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works
is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $5,194,253, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$8,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$2,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,164,272, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$3,333.33 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$833.33 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
9.
Committee on
Finance
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Finance is authorized from
October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $7,993,936, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$30,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $3,330,807, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$12,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$4,167 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
10.
Committee on
Foreign Relations
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Relations is
authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $6,599,622, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$150,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,749,842, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$150,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
11.
Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in
its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $8,663,935, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $3,609,973, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
12.
Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules and S. Res. 445, agreed to October 9, 2004 (108th
Congress), including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making
investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing
Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $9,488,952, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $3,953,730, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(d)
Investigations
(1)
In
general
The committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the
committee, is authorized to study or investigate—
(A) the efficiency
and economy of operations of all branches of the Government including the
possible existence of fraud, misfeasance, malfeasance, collusion,
mismanagement, incompetence, corruption, or unethical practices, waste,
extravagance, conflicts of interest, and the improper expenditure of Government
funds in transactions, contracts, and activities of the Government or of
Government officials and employees and any and all such improper practices
between Government personnel and corporations, individuals, companies, or
persons affiliated therewith, doing business with the Government, and the
compliance or noncompliance of such corporations, companies, or individuals or
other entities with the rules, regulations, and laws governing the various
governmental agencies and its relationships with the public;
(B) the extent to
which criminal or other improper practices or activities are, or have been,
engaged in the field of labor-management relations or in groups or
organizations of employees or employers, to the detriment of interests of the
public, employers, or employees, and to determine whether any changes are
required in the laws of the United States in order to protect such interests
against the occurrence of such practices or activities;
(C) organized
criminal activity which may operate in or otherwise utilize the facilities of
interstate or international commerce in furtherance of any transactions and the
manner and extent to which, and the identity of the persons, firms, or
corporations, or other entities by whom such utilization is being made, and
further, to study and investigate the manner in which and the extent to which
persons engaged in organized criminal activity have infiltrated lawful business
enterprise, and to study the adequacy of Federal laws to prevent the operations
of organized crime in interstate or international commerce, and to determine
whether any changes are required in the laws of the United States in order to
protect the public against such practices or activities;
(D) all other aspects
of crime and lawlessness within the United States which have an impact upon or
affect the national health, welfare, and safety, including but not limited to
investment fraud schemes, commodity and security fraud, computer fraud, and the
use of offshore banking and corporate facilities to carry out criminal
objectives;
(E) the efficiency
and economy of operations of all branches and functions of the Government with
particular reference to—
(i) the
effectiveness of present national security methods, staffing, and processes as
tested against the requirements imposed by the rapidly mounting complexity of
national security problems;
(ii) the capacity of
present national security staffing, methods, and processes to make full use of
the Nation’s resources of knowledge and talents;
(iii) the adequacy of
present intergovernmental relations between the United States and international
organizations principally concerned with national security of which the United
States is a member; and
(iv) legislative and
other proposals to improve these methods, processes, and relationships;
(F) the efficiency,
economy, and effectiveness of all agencies and departments of the Government
involved in the control and management of energy shortages including, but not
limited to, their performance with respect to—
(i) the
collection and dissemination of accurate statistics on fuel demand and
supply;
(ii) the
implementation of effective energy conservation measures;
(iii) the pricing of
energy in all forms;
(iv) coordination of
energy programs with State and local government;
(v) control of
exports of scarce fuels;
(vi) the management
of tax, import, pricing, and other policies affecting energy supplies;
(vii) maintenance of
the independent sector of the petroleum industry as a strong competitive
force;
(viii) the allocation
of fuels in short supply by public and private entities;
(ix) the management
of energy supplies owned or controlled by the Government;
(x) relations with
other oil producing and consuming countries;
(xi) the monitoring
of compliance by governments, corporations, or individuals with the laws and
regulations governing the allocation, conservation, or pricing of energy
supplies; and
(xii) research into
the discovery and development of alternative energy supplies; and
(G) the efficiency
and economy of all branches and functions of Government with particular
references to the operations and management of Federal regulatory policies and
programs.
(2)
Extent of
inquiries
In carrying out the duties provided in paragraph (1),
the inquiries of this committee or any subcommittee of the committee shall not
be construed to be limited to the records, functions, and operations of any
particular branch of the Government and may extend to the records and
activities of any persons, corporation, or other entity.
(3)
Special
committee authority
For the purposes of this subsection, the
committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee, or its
chairman, or any other member of the committee or subcommittee designated by
the chairman is authorized, in its, his, her, or their discretion—
(A) to require by
subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of
correspondence, books, papers, and documents;
(B) to hold
hearings;
(C) to sit and act at
any time or place during the sessions, recess, and adjournment periods of the
Senate;
(D) to administer
oaths; and
(E) to take
testimony, either orally or by sworn statement, or, in the case of staff
members of the Committee and the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, by
deposition in accordance with the Committee Rules of Procedure.
(4)
Authority of
other committees
Nothing contained in this subsection shall
affect or impair the exercise of any other standing committee of the Senate of
any power, or the discharge by such committee of any duty, conferred or imposed
upon it by the Standing Rules of the Senate or by the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946.
(5)
Subpoena
authority
All subpoenas and related legal processes of the
committee and its subcommittee authorized under S. Res. 64, agreed to March 5,
2013 (113th Congress) are authorized to continue.
13.
Committee on
the Judiciary
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary is authorized
from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $9,267,893, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $3,861,622, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
14.
Committee on
Rules and Administration
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Rules and Administration is
authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $2,334,743, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$12,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $972,810, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$31,250 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$5,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
15.
Committee on
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Small Business and
Entrepreneurship is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015,
in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $2,581,019, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $1,075,424, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
16.
Committee on
Veterans’ Affairs
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under
rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of
the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is
authorized from October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its
discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $2,178,117, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$9,500 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $907,549, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$21,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$3,500 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
17.
Special
Committee on Aging
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions
imposed by section 104 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, 1977 (95th
Congress), and in exercising the authority conferred on it by such section, the
Special Committee on Aging is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February
28, 2015, in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $2,375,377, of which amount not to exceed
$10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(j))).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $989,740, of which amount not to exceed
$4,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(j))).
18.
Select
Committee on Intelligence
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under
S. Res. 400, agreed to May 19, 1976 (94th Congress), as amended by S. Res. 445,
agreed to October 9, 2004 (108th Congress), in accordance with its jurisdiction
under sections 3(a) and 17 of such S. Res. 400, including holding hearings,
reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by section 5
of such S. Res. 400, the Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized from
October 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015, in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $5,459,962, of which amount not to exceed
$17,144 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $2,274,984, of which amount not to exceed
$7,144 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))).
19.
Committee on
Indian Affairs
(a)
General
Authority
In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions
imposed by section 105 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, 1977 (95th
Congress), and in exercising the authority conferred on it by that section, the
Committee on Indian Affairs is authorized from October 1, 2013 through February
28, 2015, in its discretion—
(1) to make
expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate;
(2) to employ
personnel; and
(3) with the prior
consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis
the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
(b)
Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2014 Period
The expenses of the committee for the
period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 under this section shall not
exceed $2,009,768, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for training consultants of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that
Act).
(c)
Expenses for
Period Ending February 28, 2015
The expenses of the committee for
the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 under this section shall
not exceed $837,403, of which amount—
(1) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and
(2) not to exceed
$20,000 may be expended for training consultants of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that
Act).
20.
Special
reserve
(a)
Establishment
Within
the funds in the account Expenses of Inquiries and
Investigations, there is authorized to be established a
special reserve to be available to any committee funded by this resolution as
provided in subsection (b) of which—
(1) for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent of the appropriations for the account that are available for that period; and
(2) for the period October 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent of the amount equal to 5/12th of the appropriations for the account that are available for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.
(b)
Availability
The
special reserve authorized in subsection (a) shall be available to any
committee—
(1) on the basis of
special need to meet unpaid obligations incurred by that committee during the
periods referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a); and
(2) at the request of
a Chairman and Ranking Member of that committee subject to the approval of the
Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Rules and
Administration.
September 24, 2013Placed on the calendar