H.J.Res. 102: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.

109th Congress · introduced 2006-12-07 · Economics and Public Finance · Latest: Became Public Law No: 109-383.

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Where it came from: introduced 2006-12-07 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 540 (2006): On Passage, HJRES102 (2006-12-08), Passed. See all
Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 109-383. (final step reached)
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Official title

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded version of the House passed version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, division B) to extend through February 15, 2007, specified continuing appropriations for FY2007, including activities under the "Chemical Demilitarization Construction, Defense-Wide" account of the Department of Defense. (Sec. 3) Makes funds available, as provided in appropriations Acts for FY2006, including activities under the Food Stamp Act of 1997, and authorizes continuing obligations, for entitlements and mandatory payments under such Acts which are due January 1, 2007, February 1, 2007, and March 1, 2007. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the obligation of funds appropriated for International Space Station Cargo Crew Services/International Partnership Purchases and International Space Station/Multi-User System Support within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (Sec. 5) Holds to the current rate for operations any amounts made available for civilian personnel compensation and benefits in each federal department and agency that have been apportioned before November 17, 2006. (Sec. 6) Continues appropriations under this joint resolution for federal departments and agencies and related activities at the lowest rate of the House-passed, Senate-passed or previous-year funding levels. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to extend through February 15, 2007, the termination date of any aircraft insurance or reinsurance policy. Extends through such date the immunity of air carriers to liability for thrid party claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through February 15, 2007, the authority of the House Democracy Assistance Commission. Continues in effect through February 15, 2007, specified National Park Service final winter use rules for the 2006-2007 season. Authorizes the transfer to the Veterans Health Administration for medical services of up to $683.97 million of certain funds made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Delays until February 16, 2007, the scheduled 2007 percentage adjustment in congressional pay provided for under the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946.

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Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] · 0 cosponsors

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House roll call 540 (2006): On Passage, HJRES102 (2006-12-08): Passed

Words on this page, explained (6)

Appropriation: Money a legislature sets aside by law for a specific purpose. Government agencies may spend public money only as it has been appropriated.
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.
Joint resolution: In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Obligation: A binding promise by a government agency to pay money, for example by signing a contract or awarding a grant. Spending data such as USAspending.gov counts money when it is obligated, which can be before it is actually paid out.
Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Rulemaking: The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109hjres102.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/hjres>

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