H.J.Res. 73: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-10-20 · Economics and Public Finance · Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.

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Where it came from: introduced 2003-10-20 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 568 (2003): On Passage, HJRES73 (2003-10-21), Passed. See all
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Official title

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Extends until November 7, 2003: (1) the law making continuning appropriations for FY 2004; and (2) the waiver of certain conditions under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia Repeals provisions of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004 authorizing the Secretary of Defense to: (1) transfer specified Army operation and maintenance funds to other activities of the Federal Government; and (2) enter into and carry out contracts for the acquisition of real property, construction, personal services, and operations related to classified projects listed in the Classified Annex accompanying such Act. Enacts into law provisions of the following bills as passed by the House of Representatives: (1) the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2004; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004; (5) the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; and (6) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004.

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Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor: Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10] · 0 cosponsors

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House roll call 568 (2003): On Passage, HJRES73 (2003-10-21): Passed

Words on this page, explained (3)

Appropriation: Money a legislature sets aside by law for a specific purpose. Government agencies may spend public money only as it has been appropriated.
Bill: A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).
Fiscal year: The 12-month period a government uses for its budget. The federal fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30 and is named for the calendar year in which it ends. Most states use July 1 to June 30.

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108hjres73.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/hjres>

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