United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 22 — Reducing the amount authorized for salaries and expenses of Member, committee, and leadership offices in 2011 and 2012.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Prohibits the amount of Members' Representational Allowances established in the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act for 2011 or 2012 from exceeding 95% of the amount established for 2010. Reduces the current amount of Members' Representational Allowances by 5% until such Allowances are established for 2011. Prohibits the head of any House leadership office from authorizing disbursement of appropriations for salaries and expenses of that office during calendar year 2011 or FY2012 at a rate exceeding 95% of the rate provided for FY2010. Prohibits the aggregate amount authorized for expenses of House committees for 2011 and 2012, under primary expense resolutions adopted by the House, from exceeding 95% of the aggregated amount provided under such resolutions for 2009 and 2010. Entitles such committees, pending adoption of such primary expense resolutions, to 95% of the current amount otherwise determined. Prohibits the chair of the House Committee on Appropriations from authorizing the disbursement of amounts appropriated for the Committee's salaries and expenses during FY2011-FY2012 at a rate exceeding 91% of such rate for FY2010.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 13 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H62)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Res. 22.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H62-68)

  5. Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  6. Referred to House Rules

  7. Referred to House Administration

  8. Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 22 do?
Prohibits the amount of Members' Representational Allowances established in the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act for 2011 or 2012 from exceeding 95% of the amount established for 2010. Reduces the current amount of Members' Representational Allowances by 5% until such Allowances are established for 2011. Prohibits the head of any House leadership office from authorizing disbursement of appropriations for salaries and expenses of that office during calendar year 2011 or FY2012 at a rate exceeding 95% of the rate provided for FY2010. Prohibits the aggregate amount authorized for expenses of House committees for 2011 and 2012, under primary expense resolutions adopted by the House, from exceeding 95% of the aggregated amount provided under such resolutions for 2009 and 2010. Entitles such committees, pending adoption of such primary expense resolutions, to 95% of the current amount otherwise determined. Prohibits the chair of the House Committee on Appropriations from authorizing the disbursement of amounts appropriated for the Committee's salaries and expenses during FY2011-FY2012 at a rate exceeding 91% of such rate for FY2010.
Who sponsors HRES 22?
HRES 22 is sponsored by Greg Walden (R).
What is the current status of HRES 22?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 22?
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