[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16] [Senate] [Pages 22683-22687] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]SENATE RESOLUTION 189--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE FOR THE PERIODS OCTOBER 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, AND OCTOBER 1, 2000, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2001 Mr. McCONNELL, from the Committee on Rules and Administration, reported the following original resolution; which was placed on the calendar: S. Res. 189 Resolved, SECTION 1. AGGREGATE AUTHORIZATION. (a) In General.--For purposes of carrying out the powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, and under the appropriate authorizing resolutions of the Senate there is authorized for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, in the aggregate of $52,933,922, and for the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, in the aggregate of $22,534,293, in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, for standing committees of the Senate, the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Select Committee on Indian Affairs. (b) Expenses of Committees.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any expenses of a committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required.--Vouchers shall not be required-- (A) for the disbursement of salaries of employees of the committee who are paid at an annual rate; (B) for the payment of telecommunications expenses provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper and the Department of Telecommunications; (C) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of Stationery; (D) for payments to the Postmaster; (E) for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; or (F) for the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services. (c) Agency Contributions.--There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committees for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, and for the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, to be paid from the appropriations account for ``Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations'' of the Senate. SEC. 2. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $2,118,150, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $4,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(i))); and (2) not to exceed $4,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $903,523, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $4,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $4,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 3. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Armed Services is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $3,796,030, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $75,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $10,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,568,418, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $30,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $5,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 4. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $3,160,739, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $850, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,348,349, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $8,333, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $354, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 5. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraph 1 of rule XXVI of [[Page 22684]] the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on the Budget is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $3,449,315, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $2,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,472,442, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $2,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 6. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $3,823,318, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $14,572, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $15,600, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,631,426, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $14,572, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $15,600, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 7. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $2,924,935. (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.-- For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,248,068. SEC. 8. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $2,688,097, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $8,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $2,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,146,192, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $3,333, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $833, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 9. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Finance is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $3,762,517, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $30,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $10,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,604,978, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $30,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $10,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 10. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $3,158,449, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $45,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and [[Page 22685]] (2) not to exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,347,981, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $45,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 11. COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Governmental Affairs is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $5,026,582, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $75,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $2,144,819, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $75,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (d) Investigations.-- (1) In general.--The committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee, is authorized to study or investigate-- (A) the efficiency and economy of operations of all branches of the Government including the possible existence of fraud, misfeasance, malfeasance, collusion, mismanagement, incompetence, corruption, or unethical practices, waste, extravagance, conflicts of interest, and the improper expenditure of Government funds in transactions, contracts, and activities of the Government or of Government officials and employees and any and all such improper practices between Government personnel and corporations, individuals, companies, or persons affiliated therewith, doing business with the Government; and the compliance or noncompliance of such corporations, companies, or individuals or other entities with the rules, regulations, and laws governing the various governmental agencies and its relationships with the public; (B) the extent to which criminal or other improper practices or activities are, or have been, engaged in the field of labor-management relations or in groups or organizations of employees or employers, to the detriment of interests of the public, employers, or employees, and to determine whether any changes are required in the laws of the United States in order to protect such interests against the occurrence of such practices or activities; (C) organized criminal activity which may operate in or otherwise utilize the facilities of interstate or international commerce in furtherance of any transactions and the manner and extent to which, and the identity of the persons, firms, or corporations, or other entities by whom such utilization is being made, and further, to study and investigate the manner in which and the extent to which persons engaged in organized criminal activity have infiltrated lawful business enterprise, and to study the adequacy of Federal laws to prevent the operations of organized crime in interstate or international commerce; and to determine whether any changes are required in the laws of the United States in order to protect the public against such practices or activities; (D) all other aspects of crime and lawlessness within the United States which have an impact upon or affect the national health, welfare, and safety; including but not limited to investment fraud schemes, commodity and security fraud, computer fraud, and the use of offshore banking and corporate facilities to carry out criminal objectives; (E) the efficiency and economy of operations of all branches and functions of the Government with particular reference to-- (i) the effectiveness of present national security methods, staffing, and processes as tested against the requirements imposed by the rapidly mounting complexity of national security problems; (ii) the capacity of present national security staffing, methods, and processes to make full use of the Nation's resources of knowledge and talents; (iii) the adequacy of present intergovernmental relations between the United States and international organizations principally concerned with national security of which the United States is a member; and (iv) legislative and other proposals to improve these methods, processes, and relationships; (F) the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of all agencies and departments of the Government involved in the control and management of energy shortages including, but not limited to, their performance with respect to-- (i) the collection and dissemination of accurate statistics on fuel demand and supply; (ii) the implementation of effective energy conservation measures; (iii) the pricing of energy in all forms; (iv) coordination of energy programs with State and local government; (v) control of exports of scarce fuels; (vi) the management of tax, import, pricing, and other policies affecting energy supplies; (vii) maintenance of the independent sector of the petroleum industry as a strong competitive force; (viii) the allocation of fuels in short supply by public and private entities; (ix) the management of energy supplies owned or controlled by the Government; (x) relations with other oil producing and consuming countries; (xi) the monitoring of compliance by governments, corporations, or individuals with the laws and regulations governing the allocation, conservation, or pricing of energy supplies; and (xii) research into the discovery and development of alternative energy supplies; and (G) the efficiency and economy of all branches and functions of Government with particular references to the operations and management of Federal regulatory policies and programs. (2) Extent of inquiries.--In carrying out the duties provided in paragraph (1), the inquiries of this committee or any subcommittee of the committee shall not be construed to be limited to the records, functions, and operations of any particular branch of the Government and may extend to the records and activities of any persons, corporation, or other entity. (3) Special committee authority.--For the purposes of this subsection, the committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee, or its chairman, or any other member of the committee or subcommittee designated by the chairman, from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, is authorized, in its, his, or their discretion-- (A) to require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (B) to hold hearings; (C) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recess, and adjournment periods of the Senate; (D) to administer oaths; and (E) to take testimony, either orally or by sworn statement, or, in the case of staff members of the Committee and the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, by deposition in accordance with the Committee Rules of Procedure. (4) Authority of other committees.--Nothing contained in this subsection shall affect or impair the exercise of any other standing committee of the Senate of any power, or the discharge by such committee of any duty, conferred or imposed upon it by the Standing Rules of the Senate or by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. (5) Subpoena authority.--All subpoenas and related legal processes of the committee and its subcommittee authorized under S. Res. 49, agreed to February 24, 1999 (106th Congress) are authorized to continue. SEC. 12. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, in its discretion-- (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) to employ personnel; and [[Page 22686]] (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $4,560,792, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $22,500, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $15,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,946,026, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $22,500, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $15,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 13. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $4,845,263, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $60,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $2,068,258, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $60,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 14. COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Rules and Administration is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $1,647,719, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $50,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $10,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $703,526, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $21,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $4,200, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 15. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Small Business is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $1,330,794, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $20,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $10,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $567,472, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $10,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $5,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 16. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $1,246,174, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $50,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $5,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $531,794, of which amount-- (1) not to exceed $21,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946); and (2) not to exceed $2,100, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). SEC. 17. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions imposed by section 104 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, 1977, (Ninety-fifth Congress), and in exercising the authority conferred on it by such section, the Special Committee on Aging is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, [[Page 22687]] 2000, under this section shall not exceed $1,459,827, of which amount not to exceed $50,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $622,709, of which amount not to exceed $50,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). SEC. 18. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under S. Res. 400, agreed to May 19, 1976 (94th Congress), in accordance with its jurisdiction under section 3(a) of that resolution, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by section 5 of that resolution, the Select Committee on Intelligence is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $2,674,687, of which amount not to exceed $65,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $1,141,189, of which amount not to exceed $65,000, may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). SEC. 19. COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS. (a) General Authority.--In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions imposed by section 105 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, 1977 (95th Congress), and in exercising the authority conferred on it by that section, the Committee on Indian Affairs is authorized from October 1, 1999, through February 28, 2001, 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, or nonreimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. (b) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2000 Period.--The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000, under this section shall not exceed $1,260,534, of which amount not to exceed $1,000, may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of such Act). (c) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2001.--For the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, expenses of the committee under this section shall not exceed $537,123, of which amount $1,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). SEC. 20. SPECIAL RESERVE. (a) Establishment.--Within the funds in the account ``Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations'' appropriated by the legislative branch appropriation Acts for fiscal years 2000 and 2001, there is authorized to be established a special reserve to be available to any committee funded by this resolution as provided in subsection (b) of which-- (1) an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, shall be available for the period October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000; and (2) an amount not to exceed $1,600,000, shall be available for the period October 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001. (b) Availability.--The special reserve authorized in subsection (a) shall be available to any committee-- (1) on the basis of special need to meet unpaid obligations incurred by that committee during the periods referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a); and (2) at the request of a Chairman and Ranking Member of that committee subject to the approval of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Rules and Administration. ____________________