January 28, 1976
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SENATE RESOLUTION 364 — ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET
(Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.)
Mr. MUSKIE, from the Committee on the Budget, reported the following original resolution:
S. Res. 364
That, in holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by section 134(a) and 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 as amended, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on the budget, or any subcommittee thereof, is authorized from March 1, 1976, through February 28, 1977, 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 basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.
Sec. 2. The expenses of the committee under this resolution shall not exceed $1,463,400, of which amount not to exceed $85,000 may he expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by sec. 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended).
Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable slate, but not later than February 28, 1977.
Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.