A resolution authorizing additional expenditures by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs for inquiries and investigations.

Authorizes the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, or any subcommittee thereof, from March 1, 1973, through February 28, 1974, in making investigations and conducting studies within its jurisdiction: (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) to employ personnel; (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency; and (4) to consent to the assignment of personnel of other committees of the Senate to assist the committee in a study of national fuels and energy policy.

Provides that the expenses of the committee under this resolution shall not exceed $475,000. Requires the committee to report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than February 28, 1974.