S. Res. 69 authorizes the Senate Committee on Armed Services to spend money and hire staff to conduct its operations, including hearings, investigations, and studies of military and defense matters. The resolution sets spending limits for three periods: $6.1 million from March through September 2025, $10.4 million from October 2025 through September 2026, and $4.4 million from October 2026 through February 2027, for a total of approximately $20.9 million over two years. The spending covers employee salaries, consultant services, staff training, telecommunications, and related administrative costs, with the money coming from the Senate's contingent fund. This resolution affects only the Committee on Armed Services and its operations, and the authorization runs through February 28, 2027.