The House Appropriations - Human Resources Division meeting held on March 11, 2025, focused on budget discussions, particularly regarding the allocation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Chairman Nelson and Representative Murphy addressed the significant amount of $16 million, which is part of the ARPA funding.

During the meeting, it was clarified that $4.445 billion had been requested from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with a portion of these funds allocated for salaries across various departments. The discussion emphasized the importance of understanding the source of these funds, as there were concerns about budgetary impacts.

Chairman Nelson sought confirmation on the use of the funds, and it was noted that the budget had been largely consistent with the executive budget proposed by the Senate, which did not introduce any changes.

Overall, the meeting underscored the careful management of ARPA funds and the need for clarity in budget allocations, particularly concerning salaries. The discussions concluded with a consensus on the current budgetary framework, indicating no immediate changes were anticipated from the Senate's side.