S.Res. 500 (99th): An original resolution managing the expenditure of funds for Senate official mail during fiscal year 1987.

Introduced:
Oct 02, 1986 (99th Congress, 1985–1986)
Sponsor:
Sen. Charles Mathias Jr. [R-MD]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on October 8, 1986. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Oct 02, 1986
Reported by Committee Oct 02, 1986
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Oct 08, 1986
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Rules and Administration

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10/2/1986--Introduced.
Prohibits Senate offices from incurring official mail costs for FY 1987 in excess of the amounts allocated to such offices in accordance with this resolution. Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to determine such costs. Urges the House of Representatives to make similar expenditure limitations. Directs the Committee to prescribe: (1) a recordkeeping system to ensure that allocated amounts are not exceeded; and (2) a procedure to transfer portions of an allocation from one Senate office to another. Directs the Committee, during the 100th Congress, to study the feasibility of revising the manner in which funds for official mail costs are appropriated, expended, and accounted for, and report findings and recommendations to the Senate.

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