Should Congress approve 7 billion for legislative branch salaries and expenses in 2025?

Government Operations (e.g., Election Laws)
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (H.R. 8772)
This bill has Failed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act allocates over 7 billion for the salaries, expenses, and upkeep related to Congress for 2025. This would include House Leadership salaries, member allowances, and compensation for interns. Notable government subsidiaries receiving funds include the Capitol Police, Library of Congress, and Capitol Visitor Center. The bill aims to enable Congress to serve the American people better, strengthen national security, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Sponsor: Representative David Valadao (Republican, California, District 22)
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Opponents say

•    "I cannot support this bill as written today because of harmful riders…This bill contains provisions limiting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and stokes Republicans' fear of creating a diversified nation by blocking DEI training and restoring the independent Office of Diversity and Inclusion. I also want to express my profound discontent—that this subcommittee refuses to provide DACA recipients with the ability to work in our branch of government, especially when many of them are already interns and fellows throughout our branch of government." Source: Representative Adriano Espaillat (Democrat, New York, District 13) 


•    "The bill includes a provision that creates loopholes for medical and dental professionals serving in Congress to be paid in addition to their congressional salary, opening the door to change the rules we all must follow when it comes to external professions, unfairly benefiting certain Members, and potentially creating conflicts of interest." Source: Representative Rosa DeLauro (Democrat, Connecticut, District 3)

Proponents say

•    "Our foremost duty is to our constituents, and this bill delivers resources to serve the American people. It supports operations central to our democracy and ensures Congress can execute strong oversight over the Biden Administration. The safety of the Capitol complex for visitors, work of the U.S. Capitol police, and operations of national institutions are also prioritized. Chairman Valadao has provided a measure that upholds the Legislative Branch’s capacity to effectively represent the public in a fiscally responsible manner." Source: Representative Tom Cole (Republican, Oklahoma, District 4), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee


•    "As the new Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, it’s been an exciting few weeks working to draft a bill that ensures Congress is able to serve the American people. This legislation provides the resources needed for members to retain staff, serve constituents, and provide critical oversight of the Executive Branch. Importantly, the bill also fully funds sworn staffing needs for Capitol Police so they can keep the Capitol complex and all who work and visit here safe. Thank you to Chairman Cole for his leadership and guidance during this process. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill across the finish line." Source: Representative David Valadao (Republican, California, District 22), Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman

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