Senate Committee Approves FY 2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill
Bill passes Committee by a vote of 27-0
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, providing support for physical and cyber security, technology infrastructure, and overall legislative work capacity.
The measure, which was advanced by a unanimous vote of 27-0, provides $7 billion in discretionary funding for legislative branch agencies, when combined with funding for the U.S. House of Representatives.
"This bill provides funding to support the men and women of the Capitol Police who work hard every day to keep the Capitol complex safe. It also includes resources that help Congress fulfill its constitutional responsibilities and funding for the Government Accountability Office, Library of Congress, and other agencies that allow Congress to do its work in a transparent and accountable way,” said Senator Collins.
“This year’s bill will ensure that our federal legislature remains a safe, secure place for members to do the people’s business. Our bill allows Capitol Police officers to secure the complex, the Architect’s office to maintain the grounds, the GAO to oversee the use of public funds, and the Library of Congress to provide key resources. It equips us with everything we need to do our jobs for the American people,” said Senator Deb Fischer, Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee.
Bill Highlights:
U.S. Capitol Police (USCP): $833 million to support the men and women of the USCP and provide for the security of Congress.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO): $73 million to expand transparency and responsiveness to Congressional requests.
Architect of the Capitol (AOC): $738 million for the maintenance, preservation, and physical security of the Capitol complex.
Library of Congress: $879 million, including $141 million for the Congressional Research Service and $66 million for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
Government Accountability Office (GAO): $883 million to support GAO’s oversight of taxpayer funds.
Telecommunications Ban: Retains provision prohibiting the acquisition of telecommunications equipment from Huawei or ZTE Corporation.
Chinese Drone Ban: Retains provisions prohibiting the purchase of drones manufactured in China by USCP and AOC.
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