House Bill
Derrick Francis Van Orden
Representative
Cosponsors
5
Policy Area
Summary
This bill would limit the funding for salaries of Senate officers and employees in the 2024 fiscal year. In other words, it would reduce the amount of money the Senate can use to pay its staff.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would limit the funding for salaries of Senate officers and employees in the 2024 fiscal year. In other words, it would reduce the amount of money the Senate can use to pay its staff.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for salaries of Senate officers and employees.</p>
Main provisions of the bill
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would directly impact the Senate's ability to hire and compensate staff. This could result in reduced staffing levels or lower salaries for Senate officers and employees. The changes would primarily affect those working in the Senate, but could indirectly impact the legislative process and the services provided to constituents by Senators' offices.
Primary Policy Area
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
1845, 119th Congress (2025). "TAP Promotion Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1845