Small Business Committee adopts budget resolution authorizing expenditures for the 119th Congress

The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship voted to adopt its budget resolution authorizing committee expenditures during the 119th Congress.

Nut graf: The budget resolution governs committee operations and staff spending for the congressional term and was approved by voice vote after a brief consideration; the chair noted a quorum was present and the committee reported the resolution favorably.

What happened: The chair moved to favorably report the resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee; members voiced aye and the chair declared the resolution reported favorably with a quorum present. The committee clerk noted the ruling of the chair and the resolution will be included in the committee's records.

Why it matters: Committee budget resolutions establish the internal spending authority for staff, hearings and other operational needs for the committee during the Congress.

Ending: The resolution was reported favorably and recorded in the committee minutes for the 119th Congress.