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This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to conduct its legislative and investigative activities from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027, with specific financial and operational provisions. The resolution grants the committee the ability to make expenditures from the Senate's contingent fund, employ personnel, and use services from other government departments with prior consent. It establishes detailed budget allocations for different periods: from March to September 2025 with a budget of $4,394,583, from October 2025 to September 2026 with a budget of $7,533,571, and from October 2026 to February 2027 with a budget of $3,138,988. These budgets include specific limits on expenses for hiring consultants and staff training, and outline how expenses will be paid, primarily through Senate vouchers with exceptions for certain routine payments like salaries, telecommunications, and postage. The resolution also authorizes agency contributions for employee compensation from the Senate's "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" account, ensuring the committee can effectively carry out its legislative responsibilities during the specified timeframe.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/70/all-info