[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 2276-2282]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 73--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEES OF THE 
   SENATE FOR THE PERIODS MARCH 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, 
OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, AND OCTOBER 1, 2016 THROUGH 
                           FEBRUARY 28, 2017

  Mr. BLUNT submitted the following resolution; from the Committee on 
Rules and Administration; which was placed on the calendar:

                               S. Res. 73

       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. AGGREGATE AUTHORIZATION.

       (a) In General.--For purposes of carrying out the 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, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015, in the aggregate of $57,801,217, 
     for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, in 
     the aggregate of $99,087,800, and for the period October 1, 
     2016 through February 28, 2017, in the aggregate of 
     $41,286,584, in accordance with the provisions of this 
     resolution, for standing committees of the Senate, the 
     Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on 
     Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       (b) Agency Contributions.--There are authorized to be paid 
     from the appropriations account for ``Expenses of Inquiries 
     and Investigations'' of the Senate such sums as may be 
     necessary for agency contributions related to the 
     compensation of employees of the committees for the period 
     March 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, for the period 
     October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and for the 
     period October 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017.

     SEC. 2. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY.

       (a) General Authority.--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

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     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, 2015 through 
     February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $2,463,834, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $200,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $4,223,716, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $200,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $1,759,882, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $200,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 3. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 2015 
     through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,783,845, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $46,667 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $17,500 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $6,486,591, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $80,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,702,746, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $33,334 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $12,500 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 4. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS.

       (a) General Authority.--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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is 
     authorized from March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,119,153, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $8,370 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $503 may be expended for the training of 
     the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $5,347,119, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $14,348 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $861 may be expended for the training of 
     the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,227,966, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $5,978 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $358 may be expended for the training of 
     the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 5. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET.

       (a) General Authority.--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 Budget is authorized from March 1, 2015 
     through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,534,372, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $35,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $21,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $6,058,924, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $60,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $36,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,524,552, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the 
     procurement of the services of individual consultants, or 
     organizations thereof

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     (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and
       (2) not to exceed $15,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 6. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,879,581, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $50,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $6,650,710, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $50,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,771,129, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $50,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 7. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,219,522.
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $5,519,181.
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,299,659.

     SEC. 8. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,060,871, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $4,666.67 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $1,166.67 may be expended for the 
     training of the professional staff of such committee (under 
     procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $5,247,208, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,186,337, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $3,333.33 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $833.33 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 9. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 2015 through 
     February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $4,710,670, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $17,500 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $5,833 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $8,075,434, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $3,364,764, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $12,500 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $4,166 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 10. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS.

       (a) General Authority.--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

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     XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations is authorized from March 1, 2015 through 
     February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,889,028, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $58,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $11,600 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $6,666,904, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $100,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,777,877, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $42,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $8,400 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 11. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS.

       (a) General Authority.--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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is 
     authorized from March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $5,105,487, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $75,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $8,752,264, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $75,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $3,646,777, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $75,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 12. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL 
                   AFFAIRS.

       (a) General Authority.--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 
     and S. Res. 445, agreed to October 9, 2004 (108th Congress), 
     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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is authorized 
     from March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $5,591,653, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $75,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $9,585,691, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $75,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $3,994,038, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $75,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (e) Investigations.--
       (1) In general.--The committee, or any duly authorized 
     subcommittee of the committee, 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 the Government's 
     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 activity 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,

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     welfare, and safety, including 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 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.
       (2) Extent of inquiries.--In carrying out the duties 
     provided in paragraph (1), the inquiries of this committee or 
     any subcommittee of the committee shall not be construed to 
     be limited to the records, functions, and operations of any 
     particular branch of the Government and may extend to the 
     records and activities of any persons, corporation, or other 
     entity.
       (3) Special committee authority.--For the purposes of this 
     subsection, the committee, or any duly authorized 
     subcommittee of the committee, or its chairman, or any other 
     member of the committee or subcommittee designated by the 
     chairman is authorized, in its, his, her, 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) Authority of other committees.--Nothing contained in 
     this subsection 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.
       (5) Subpoena authority.--All subpoenas and related legal 
     processes of the committee and any duly authorized 
     subcommittee of the committee authorized under S. Res. 253, 
     agreed to October 3, 2013 (113th Congress) are authorized to 
     continue.

     SEC. 13. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 2015 
     through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $5,461,388, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $200,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $9,362,379, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $200,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $3,900,991, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $200,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 14. COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $1,375,819, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $43,750 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,358,546, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $75,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $12,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $982,728, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $31,250 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).

     SEC. 15. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

       (a) General Authority.--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,

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     the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is 
     authorized from March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $1,520,944, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,607,332, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $1,086,388, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).

     SEC. 16. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

       (a) General Authority.--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, 
     2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $1,283,522, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,200,323, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     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 that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $916,801, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $1,500 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 17. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING.

       (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, 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, 2015 through 
     February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $1,399,763, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $3,055 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) 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 that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,399,594, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $6,000 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $6,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $999,831, of which--
       (1) not to exceed $2,500 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $1,500 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 18. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE.

       (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, 
     and functions under S. Res. 400, agreed to May 19, 1976 (94th 
     Congress), as amended by S. Res. 445, agreed to October 9, 
     2004 (108th Congress), in accordance with its jurisdiction 
     under sections 3(a) and 17 of such S. Res. 400, including 
     holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making 
     investigations as authorized by section 5 of such S. Res. 
     400, the Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized from 
     March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017, 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) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $3,217,448, of which 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 
     (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $5,515,626, of which not to exceed $17,144 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 
     (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,298,177, of which not to exceed $7,143 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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))).

     SEC. 19. COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS.

       (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, 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 that section, the Committee on 
     Indian Affairs is authorized from March 1, 2015 through 
     February 28, 2017, 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,

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     to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis the 
     services of personnel of any such department or agency.
       (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2015.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015 
     through September 30, 2015 under this section shall not 
     exceed $1,184,317, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training 
     of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2016 Period.--The expenses of 
     the committee for the period October 1, 2015 through 
     September 30, 2016 under this section shall not exceed 
     $2,030,258, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for training 
     consultants of the professional staff of such committee 
     (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).
       (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2017.--The 
     expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016 
     through February 28, 2017 under this section shall not exceed 
     $845,941, of which--
       (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 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 
     and
       (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for training 
     consultants of the professional staff of such committee 
     (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).

     SEC. 20. SPECIAL RESERVE.

       (a) Establishment.--Within the funds in the account 
     ``Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations'', there is 
     authorized to be established a special reserve to be 
     available to any committee funded by this resolution as 
     provided in subsection (b) of which--
       (1) for the period March 1, 2015 through September 30, 
     2015, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent 
     of the amount equal to \7/12\th of the 
     appropriations for the account that are available for the 
     period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015;
       (2) for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 
     2016, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent 
     of the appropriations for the account that are available for 
     that period; and
       (3) for the period October 1, 2016 through February 28, 
     2017, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent 
     of the amount equal to \5/12\th of the 
     appropriations for the account that are available for the 
     period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
       (b) Availability.--The special reserve authorized in 
     subsection (a) shall be available to any committee--
       (1) on the basis of special need to meet unpaid obligations 
     incurred by that committee during the periods referred to in 
     paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a); and
       (2) at the request of a Chairman and Ranking Member of that 
     committee subject to the approval of the Chairman and Ranking 
     Member of the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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