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This resolution creates a House Special Committee on Oversight of Federal Funds, a nine-member legislative committee tasked with investigating the use, distribution, and management of federal funds in the state. The committee will be comprised of nine members: a chairperson appointed by the House Speaker, four members appointed by the House Majority Leader, and four members appointed by the House Minority Leader. The committee is granted significant investigative powers, including the ability to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, compel testimony, require the production of documents, and take depositions. The resolution mandates that the committee compile comprehensive information about federal funds, including detailed financial records, grant awards, expenditure tracking, personnel responsibilities, audit findings, and compliance with federal guidelines. The committee must follow specific procedural rules, such as requiring majority vote for subpoena issuance and committee actions, and is authorized to conduct meetings during interim periods. Members will receive standard legislative allowances, and the committee is required to file reports of its findings, with any recommendations for legislative changes needing majority committee approval. The committee will automatically dissolve on December 15, 2026, ensuring a defined period of oversight and investigation into federal fund management.

Budget and Finance

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70335