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Committee Approval of $200,000 Funding for Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

Original title: BUSINESS MEETING: COMMITTEE RESOLUTION 115-9: A COMMITTEE RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM THE COMMITTEE RESERVE FUND

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the movement of $200,000 in federal funds to support the specific operational activities of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

The commission receives $200,000 in additional funding for its operations.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

The committee receives the funds to manage on behalf of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on House Administration held a brief meeting on March 7, 2018, to approve the transfer of $200,000 from its reserve fund to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. These funds are designated to support the operations of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.

Key Facts

  • Committee Resolution 115-9 was unanimously adopted by the Committee on House Administration.
  • The resolution authorizes the disbursement of $200,000 from the Committee's reserve fund.
  • The funds are transferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • The purpose of the funds is to support the operations of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
  • The meeting took place on March 7, 2018, at 1:07 p.m.
  • The meeting record remains open for 5 legislative days for members to submit additional materials.
  • Staff were authorized to make technical and conforming changes to the resolution as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Committee Resolution 115-9?
It authorizes the transfer of $200,000 from the Committee on House Administration's reserve fund to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to support the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.
Was there any opposition to this funding?
No, the resolution was adopted unanimously by the committee members present.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the movement of $200,000 in federal funds to support the specific operational activities of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.

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Inter-committee funding

The Committee on House Administration acts as a central funding authority for other House committees' specific initiatives.

Committee on House AdministrationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs

Connected Entities

personGregg Harper“Chairman of the Committee on House Administration.”Map →
organizationTom Lantos Human Rights Commission“The entity that will utilize the allocated funds for its operations.”Map →
personRobert A. Brady“Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The recipient of the $200,000 funding allocation.”Map →
organizationCommittee on House Administration“The committee responsible for overseeing House operations and approving the fund”Map →

Sources

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