[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 71 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 71

  Authorizing financial expenditures by the committees of the Senate.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

             February 18 (legislative day, January 5), 1993

Mr. Ford, from the Committee on Rules and Administration, reported the 
         following resolution; which was placed on the calendar

             February 25 (legislative day, January 5), 1993

                   Considered, amended, and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Authorizing financial expenditures by the committees of the Senate.

    Resolved, That this resolution may be cited as the ``Omnibus 
Committee Funding Resolution for 1993 and 1994''.

                        aggregate authorization

    Sec. 2. (a) In carrying out its 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 March 1, 
1993, through September 30, 1994, in the aggregate of $55,696,935 and 
for the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, in the 
aggregate of $56,428,119, in accordance with the provisions of this 
resolution, for all Standing Committees of the Senate, the Special 
Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Select 
Committee on Indian Affairs, and the Joint Committee on the Operation 
of the Congress.
    (b) Each committee referred to in subsection (a) shall report its 
findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it 
deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but 
not later than February 28, 1994, and February 28, 1995, respectively.
    (c) Any expenses of a committee under this resolution shall be paid 
from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the 
chairman of the committee, except that vouchers shall not be required 
(1) for the disbursement of salaries of employees of the committee who 
are paid at an annual rate, (2) for the payment of telecommunications 
expenses provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, 
United States Senate, Department of Telecommunications, (3) for the 
payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of 
Stationery, United States Senate, (4) for payments to the Postmaster, 
United States Senate, (5) for the payment of metered charges on copying 
equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 
Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of Senate 
Recording and Photographic Services.
    (d) There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency 
contributions related to the compensation of employees of the 
committees from March 1, 1993, through September 30, 1994, and March 1, 
1994, through February 28, 1995, to be paid from the appropriations 
account for ``Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations'' of the Senate.

           committee on agriculture, nutrition, and forestry

    Sec. 3. (a) 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 March 1, 
1993, through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$1,932,632, of which amount (1) not to exceed $4,000, 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, as amended), and (2) 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$1,973,136, of which amount (1) not to exceed $4,000, 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, as amended), and (2) 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 such Act).

                      committee on appropriations

    Sec. 4. (a) 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 paragraph 1 
of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on 
Appropriations is authorized from March 1, 1993, through February 28, 
1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$4,861,162, of which amount (1) not to exceed $160,000, 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, as amended), and (2) 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$4,961,810, of which amount (1) not to exceed $160,000, 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, as amended), and (2) 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 such Act).

                      committee on armed services

    Sec. 5. (a) 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 March 1, 1993, through February 
28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$2,819,419, of which amount (1) not to exceed $24,300, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$2,880,344, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).

            committee on banking, housing, and urban affairs

    Sec. 6. (a) 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 
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized from March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$3,153,964, of which amount (1) not to exceed $1,000, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$3,220,767, of which amount (1) not to exceed $1,000, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).

                        committee on the budget

    Sec. 7. (a) 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 paragraph 1 
of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on the 
Budget is authorized from March 1, 1993, through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$3,424,833, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$3,499,838, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).

           committee on commerce, science, and transportation

    Sec. 8. (a) 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 March 1, 
1993, through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$3,809,967, of which amount (1) not to exceed $14,572, may be expanded 
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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $15,600, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$3,890,947, of which amount (1) not to exceed $14,572, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $15,600, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).

               committee on energy and natural resources

    Sec. 9. (a) 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 March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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 non reimbursable, basis the services of personnel of 
any such department or agency.
    (b) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$2,756,636.
    (c) For the period of March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$2,815,535.

               committee on environment and public works

    Sec. 10. (a) 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 March 
1, 1993, through February 28, 1995, 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 non reimbursable, basis the services of 
personnel of any such department or agency.
    (b) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$2,687,023, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$2,744,197, of which amount (1) not to exceed $8,000, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).

                          committee on finance

    Sec. 11. (a) 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 March 1, 1993, through 
February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$3,349,255, of which amount (1) not to exceed $30,000, may be expended 
for the procurement of the service of individual consultants, or 
organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the 
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$3,419,382, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).

                     committee on foreign relations

    Sec. 12. (a) 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 March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$2,749,434 of which amount (1) not to exceed $45,000, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$2,808,864, of which amount not to exceed $45,000, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).

                   committee on governmental affairs

    Sec. 13. (a) 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 Governmental Affairs is authorized from March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$5,104,467, of which amount (1) not to exceed $548,678, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $2,470, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$5,213,729, of which amount (1) not to exceed $49,326, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $2,470, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).
    (d)(1) The committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, 
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 activities 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: Provided, That, in carrying out the duties herein set 
        forth, the inquiries of this committee or any subcommittee 
        thereof shall not be deemed limited to the records, functions, 
        and operations of any particular branch of the Government; but 
        may extend to the records and activities of any persons, 
        corporation, or other entity.
    (2) Nothing contained in this section 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, as amended.
    (3) For the purposes of this section, the committee, or any duly 
authorized subcommittee thereof, or its chairman, or any other member 
of the committee or subcommittee designated by the chairman, from March 
1, 1993, through February 28, 1995, is authorized, in its, his, 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) All subpoenas and related legal processes of the committee and 
its subcommittee authorized under S. Res. 62 of the One Hundred Second 
Congress, second session, are authorized to continue.

                       committee on the judiciary

    Sec. 14. (a) 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 March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$4,906,405, of which amount (1) not to exceed $40,000, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$5,013,474, of which amount (1) not to exceed $40,000, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).

                 committee on labor and human resources

    Sec. 15. (a) 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 Labor and Human Resources is authorized from March 1, 
1993, through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$5,146,224, of which amount not to exceed $30,900, 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, as amended).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$5,257,570, of which amount not to exceed $30,900, 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, as amended).

                 committee on rules and administration

    Sec. 16. (a) 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 March 1, 
1993, through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$1,478,578, of which amount (1) not to exceed $4,000, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$1,511,163, of which amount (1) not to exceed $4,000, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).

                      committee on small business

    Sec. 17. (a) 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 is authorized from March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$1,134,791, of which amount (1) not to exceed $10,000, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$1,156,079, of which amount (1) not to exceed $10,000, 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, as amended), 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 such Act).

                     committee on veterans' affairs

    Sec. 18. (a) 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 March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$1,171,401, of which amount not to exceed $3,000, 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, as amended).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$1,196,647, of which amount not to exceed $3,000, 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, as amended).

                       special committee on aging

    Sec. 19. (a) In carrying out the 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 March 1, 1993, through 
February 28, 1995, 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) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$1,184,439.
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$1,209,141.

                    select committee on intelligence

    Sec. 20. (a) In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions 
under S. Res. 400, agreed to May 19, 1976 (94th Congress), in 
accordance with its jurisdiction under section 3(a) of such resolution, 
including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making 
investigations as authorized by section 5 of such resolution, the 
Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized from March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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 of agency.
    (b) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$2,381,615, of which amount 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, as amended).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$2,433,624, of which amount 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, as amended).

                   select committee on indian affairs

    Sec. 21. (a) In carrying out the 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 such section, the 
Select Committee on Indian Affairs is authorized from March 1, 1993, 
through February 28, 1995, 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 of agency.
    (b) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 1993, 
through September 30, 1994, under this section shall not exceed 
$1,197,940, of which amount (1) not to exceed $4,846, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $7,000 may be expended for training of the professional staff of 
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such 
Act).
    (c) For the period March 1, 1994, through February 28, 1995, 
expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed 
$1,221,872, of which amount (1) not to exceed $4,846, 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, as amended), and (2) not to 
exceed $7,000 may be expended for the training of the professional 
staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) 
of such Act).

            joint committee on the organization of congress

    Sec. 22. (a) In carrying out the duties and functions imposed by H. 
Con. Res. 192, agreed to July 30, 1992 (102d Congress), and in 
exercising the authority conferred on it by such resolution, the Joint 
Committee on the Organization of Congress is authorized from March 1, 
1993, through December 31, 1993, 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) The expenses of the Joint Committee for the period March 1, 
1993, through December 31, 1993, under this section shall not exceed 
$446,750, of which amount 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 the Legislative Reorganization Act of 
1946).
    (c) As required by H. Con. Res. 192, the Joint Committee shall 
report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation 
as it deems advisable to the Senate at the earliest practical date, but 
not later than December 31, 1993.

                            special reserves

    Sec. 23. (a) Of the funds authorized for the Senate committees 
listed in clause (2) of this subsection by Senate Resolution 62, agreed 
to February 28, 1991 (102d Congress), for the funding period ending on 
the last day of February 1993, any unexpended balance of any such 
committee remaining after such last day shall be transferred to a 
special reserve for such committee, and shall be available to each 
committee in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) 50 percent of any 
such unexpended balance of the committee, or (2) the following amounts 
for the following committees:
            Appropriations ($0).
            Armed Services ($243,032).
            Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ($19,250).
            Budget ($292,179).
            Commerce, Science, and Transportation ($390,024).
            Energy and Natural Resources ($150,000).
            Environment and Public Works ($137,500).
            Finance ($127,619).
            Judiciary ($122,500).
            Labor and Human Resources ($61,514).
            Rules and Administration ($57,868).
            Small Business ($64,272).
            Veterans' Affairs ($22,000).
            Aging (Special) ($70,000).
            Indian Affairs (Select) ($20,008).
    (b) Of the funds authorized for the Senate committees listed in 
clause (2) of this subsection by Senate Resolution 62, agreed to 
February 28, 1991, for the funding period ending on the last day of 
February 1993, any unexpended balance remaining after such last day 
shall be transferred to a special reserve for such committee, and shall 
be available to each of the committees in an amount equal to the lesser 
of (1) 100 percent of any such unexpended balance, or (2) the following 
amounts for the following committees:
            Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry ($190,000).
            Foreign Relations ($355,823).
            Governmental Affairs ($602,300).
            Intelligence (Select) ($500,000).
    (c) The reserves established in subsections (a) and (b) shall be 
available to each committee for the period commencing March 1, 1993, 
and ending with the close of September 30, 1993, for the purpose of (1) 
meeting any unpaid obligations incurred during the funding period 
ending on the last day of February 1993, and (2) meeting expenses of 
such committee incurred after such last day and prior to the close of 
September 30, 1993.
    (d) Any unexpended balances remaining for Senate committees 
referred to in subsection (a) or (b) not allocated under subsection (a) 
or (b) shall be transferred to a special reserve which shall, on the 
basis of a special need and at the request of a Chairman and Ranking 
Member of any such committee, and with the approval of the Chairman and 
Ranking Member of the Committee on Rules and Administration, be 
available to any committee for the purposes provided in clauses (1) and 
(2) of subsection (c).

                                salaries

    Sec. 24. It is the sense of the Senate that the rate of pay of 
Senators should be frozen for one year.

                      committee on indian affairs

    Sec. 25. The Select Committee on Indian Affairs is hereby 
redesignated as the ``Committee on Indian Affairs''.

                          unexpended surpluses

    Sec. 26. In order to ensure that the funds appropriated from the 
Federal treasury for the operation of the United States Senate are 
subject to requirements similar to those imposed on funds appropriated 
from the treasury for the operation of executive branch agencies or 
departments, in regard to the availability of appropriated funds beyond 
the time periods for which such funds are appropriated, no committee of 
the Senate may carry over an unexpended balance beyond March 1, 1995.

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