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H.J.Res. 71: District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

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H.J.Res. 71: District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

113th Congress · introduced 2013-10-01 · Economics and Public Finance · Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204 pursuant to the order of Oct. 2, 2013.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2013-10-01 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 507 (2013): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HJRES71 (2013-10-01), Failed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204 pursuant to the order of Oct. 2, 2013. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Allows the District of Columbia to expend local funds under the heading "District of Columbia Funds" for such programs and activities under title IV of H.R. 2786 (113th Congress), as reported by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, at the rate set forth under "District of Columbia Funds--Summary of Expenses" as included in the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-127), as modified as of the date of the enactment of this joint resolution. Provides such appropriations under the authority and conditions as provided under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (division F of P.L. 113-6) and makes them available to the extent and in the manner that would be provided by such Act. Makes appropriations and funds made available and authority granted under this joint resolution available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution, (2) enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2014 without any provision for such project or activity, or (3) December 15, 2013. Makes appropriations and funds made available and authority granted under this joint resolution available without regard to the time limitations for submission and approval of apportionments, without waiver of any other provision of law governing the apportionment of funds. Expresses the sense of Congress that this joint resolution may also be referred to as the Provide Local Funding for the District of Columbia Act.

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Official text

District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

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Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] · 0 cosponsors

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Words on this page, explained (4)
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.
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.

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Record fed-us-cong113-hjres71 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113