United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 637 (96th)
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.
Introduced
1 December 1980
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Conference scheduled in House.
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Summary
Appropriates fiscal year 1981 funds for necessary activities contained in the following appropriation Acts: (1) Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1981; (2) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; and (3) Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriation Act, 1981. Stipulates that such funds shall be available: (1) in the lesser amount as passed by the House of Representatives or the Senate as of October 1, 1980; (2) at rates no higher than the current rates for items included in only one version of an Act passed by both Houses; and (3) at the lower of current rates or the rate permitted by the House of Representatives for activities included in an Act passed only by the House of Representatives as of October 1, 1980, with specified exceptions. Requires provisions to be identical in bills passed by both Houses in order to be applicable, if such provisions were not included in the fiscal year 1980 appropriation Acts and are applicable to more than one appropriation. Appropriates continuing funds for projects conducted during fiscal year 1980 and provided for by the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 1981, at the rate set forth in the House Conference report 96-787 with specified exceptions. Appropriates continuing funds to the extent provided by the House of Representatives' passed version of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1981. Exempts the General Accounting Office from specified budgetary reductions. Limits salaries for executive, legislative, and judicial employees from October 1, 1980, through June 15, 1981. Appropriates continuing funds, at the current rate, for: (1) the Council on Wage and Price Stability; (2) the Senate; (3) the National Health Service Corps; (4) nursing research; (5) health professions education and nurse training; (6) community Mental Health Centers; (7) the National Arthritis Advisory Board and the National Diabetes Advisory Board; and (8) youth community conservation and improvement projects, youth employment and training, private sector employment opportunities, and the Young Adult Conservation Corps (at a specified rate). Prohibits the use of such appropriations for activities not authorized during fiscal year 1980. Appropriates funds for necessary payments as provided by fiscal year 1980 appropriation Acts for: (1) black lung benefits; (2) Social Security benefits; (3) retirement pay and medical benefits for Public Health Service officers; (4) student loan programs; (5) unemployment benefits; and (6) Department of Labor special benefits. Appropriates the necessary funds to: (1) continue the breeder reactor demonstration project or such project alternative as may be approved by Congress; (2) process Cuban and Haitian entrants but not to exceed estimated amounts; and (3) make payments to local government units under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. Appropriates additional funds for Operating Expenses and Plant and Capital Equipment of Atomic Energy Defense Activities in the Department of Energy, with specified conditions. Appropriates a specified amount for the low-income energy assistance program as passed by the House of Representatives, with specified exceptions concerning State allocations and total assistance to any one household. Appropriates funds for necessary activities contained in the following appropriation Acts: (1) the House passed version of the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; (2) District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1981, as provided in the House Conference report 96-1477; (3) Department of Housing and Urban Development-Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981, as provided in the House Conference report 96-1476; (4) the House passed version of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; and (5) the House passed version of the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981. Makes such appropriations available until the earlier of enactment of the applicable appropriation Act or June 15, 1981. Exempts such appropriations from specified limitations for submission and approval of apportionments. Charges expenditures made pursuant to this joint resolution to the applicable appropriation Act when enacted. Declares that any fiscal year 1981 appropriation requiring additional authorizing legislation shall not become effective before June 15, 1981. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to: (1) prevent the implementation of voluntary prayer and meditation programs in the public schools; (2) perform abortions, except to save the life of the mother, unless otherwise restricted by a State; or (3) enforce a court order which would compel the expenditure of funds for a purpose specifically prohibited by the House passed version of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981. Limits the amount of funding for: (1) temporary employment assistance; (2) Rental of Space Activity of the Federal Buildings Fund; (3) Real Property Operations Activity of the Federal Buildings Fund; (4) allowances and office staff for the former President; and (5) the purchase of passenger motor vehicles, police-type vehicles, and special heavy duty vehicles for Government use. Continues funding through September 30, 1982, for the establishment of the Wayne Morse Chair of Law and Politics at the University of Oregon. Specifies the amount of funding for the settlement of claims against the Coast Guard and the settlement of claims by the Seneca Nation of Indians. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to: (1) replace the current "Lau remedies" for use as a guideline for services to students of limited English-language proficiency; or (2) implement Department of Health and Human Services day care regulations.
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7 official files
House receded and concurred with amendment
summary · EN · 13 December 1980
Conference report filed in House
summary · EN · 13 December 1980
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 11 December 1980
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 3 December 1980
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 3 December 1980
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 1 December 1980
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 1 December 1980
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/637
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