HRES 49 · 96th Congress · Congress

A resolution authorizing funds for the standing and select committees of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1979-01-18· Sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed House.(1979-01-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes funds to be paid out of the contingent fund of the House of Representatives for the period beginning January 3, 1979, and ending March 31, 1979 for the standing and select committees of the House and for any former select committee of the House which was established by resolution during the 95th Congress and for which a reestablishing resolution is introduced in the 96th Congress to be used for the continuation of necessary activities, projects, operations, services, and salaries. States that for each month during the specified period these funds shall be equal to one-twelfth of the total amount authorized for use by such committee during the second session of the 95th Congress. Directs that any unexpended balance of funds from the second session of the 95th Congress for the operation of the former Select Committee on Assassinations shall be available to the Clerk of the House for the purpose of completing the final report of such committee not later than March 31, 1979. Directs that the funds authorized under this resolution shall cease on the effective date of the primary expense resolution adopted with respect to such committee.…

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