United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1977 (104th)
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996
Introduced
30 June 1995
Last action
29 September 1995 · ResolvingDifferences
Status
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]
Subjects
Agriculture, Energy, Education
Source updated
2 July 2025
Agriculture · Energy · Education
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of the Interior Title II: Related Agencies Title III: General Provisions Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996 - Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for the FY 1996 operation of the Department of the Interior. Sets forth the uses and limitations for such appropriations, including use of Bureau of Indian Affairs school system funds. Title II: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1996 for the Department of Agriculture for the Forest Service. Makes appropriations for the Department of Energy for, among other things, fossil energy research and development, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), and the SPR Account. Makes appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Indian Health Service for Indian health services and facilities. Appropriates funds to: (1) the Department of Education for the closure of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for Indian Education; (2) the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation; (3) the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development; (4) the Smithsonian Institution; (5) construction and improvements at the National Zoological Park; (6) restoration and repair of buildings owned or occupied by the Smithsonian Institution; (7) the National Gallery of Art; (8) the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and (9) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Makes appropriations for: (1) the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities; (2) the Institute of Museum Services; (3) the Commission of Fine Arts; (4) National Capital arts and cultural affairs; (5) the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; (6) the National Capital Planning Commission; (7) the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission; (8) the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation; and (9) the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. Sets forth uses and prohibitions on such funds. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth uses and limitations of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 307) Requires expenditures under this Act to comply with the Buy American Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that entities receiving Federal assistance should purchase only American-made equipment and products. Prohibits Federal contracts with persons found to have falsely labeled a product with a "Made in America" inscription. (Sec. 312) Prohibits any funds from this Act from being used for the Americorps program.
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Timeline
6 February 1995
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Interior.
Source: Committee
6 February 1995
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
15 February 1995
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
7 April 1995
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
20 June 1995
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
20 June 1995
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Committee
22 June 1995
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
27 June 1995
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
27 June 1995
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
30 June 1995
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
Source: Calendars
30 June 1995
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-173, by Mr. Regula.
Source: Committee
30 June 1995
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-173, by Mr. Regula.
Source: Committee
30 June 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 1995
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 185 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1977 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. Upon adoption of this rule, the amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution shall be waived. Priority in recognition for offering amendments shall be granted to Members who have had their amendments printed in the Record.
Source: Floor
12 July 1995
Failed
Rule H. Res. 185 failed passage of House.
Source: Floor
12 July 1995
Floor
Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union withdrawn.
Source: Floor
12 July 1995
Floor
Mr. Regula moved to resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1977 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Floor
Mr. Obey moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Vote
On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 233 (Roll no. 505).
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Vote
On motion to strike the enacting clause Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 236 (Roll no. 507).
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Floor
Mr. Obey moved to strike the enacting clause.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Burton to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 187 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1977 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 302(f), 306, or308 (a) of the Budget Act shall be waived. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. The amendments printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution shall be waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, priority in recognition shall be given to those Members who have had their amendments printed in the Congressional Record. No points of order against the amendments for failure to comply with clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall be waived.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 187. (consideration: CR H6929-7008)
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Passed
Rule H. Res. 187 passed House.
Source: Floor
13 July 1995
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 187 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1977 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 302(f), 306, or308(a) of the Budget Act shall be waived. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. The amendments printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution shall be waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, priority in recognition shall be given to those Members who have had their amendments printed in the Congressional Record. No points of order against the amendments for failure to comply with clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall be waived.
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1977 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Floor
Mr. Regula moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Stearns amendment.
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Christopher Shays to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 187 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7030-7064)
Source: Floor
17 July 1995
Passed
Rule H. Res. 189 passed House.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 523).
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 181 (Roll no. 523).
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Failed
On motion to recommit Failed by voice vote. (consideration: CR H7135)
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
Mr. Yates moved to recommit to Appropriations.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1977.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on Gutknecht amendment.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Passed
On motion to sustain the ruling of the chair Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
Mr. Owens appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Burton to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 187 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
18 July 1995
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7102-7135)
Source: Floor
19 July 1995
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 1995
Committee
Subcommittee on Interior. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
28 July 1995
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
Source: Calendars
28 July 1995
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
28 July 1995
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Gorton with amendments. With written report No. 104-125.
Source: Committee
8 August 1995
Floor
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11845-11888)
Source: Floor
9 August 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendments asks for a conference, appoints conferees Gorton; Stevens; Cochran; Domenici; Hatfield; Burns; Bennett; Mack; Byrd; Johnston; Leahy; Bumpers; Hollings; Reid; Murray. (consideration: CR S12037)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
9 August 1995
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-6. Record Vote No: 378.
Source: Floor
9 August 1995
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11969-11976, S11979-12000, S12002-12037)
Source: Floor
6 September 1995
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
8 September 1995
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Regula, McDade, Kolbe, Skeen, Vucanovich, Taylor (NC), Nethercutt, Bunn, Livingston, Yates, Dicks, Bevill, Skaggs, and Obey.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 September 1995
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 September 1995
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Yates motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to disagree to the amendment Senate amendment No. 158.
Source: Floor
8 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Yates moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H8709)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Regula asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H8708)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 104-259 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9431-9437)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-259 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9431-9437)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 September 1995
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 September 1995
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 September 1995
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 231 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1977. Waiving all points of order against the conference report
Source: Floor
28 September 1995
Passed
Rule H. Res. 231 passed House.
Source: Floor
29 September 1995
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 277 - 147 (Roll no. 696). (consideration: CR H9695)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
29 September 1995
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
29 September 1995
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Yates moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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Votes
14 December 1995 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 1977 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 58 · No 40 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]Yea
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
9 August 1995 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1977 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 92 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2
- Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]Yea
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
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Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Print · 10 August 1995 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 9 August 1995 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 28 July 1995 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 19 July 1995 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 18 July 1995 · Download file
- Reported in House · 30 June 1995 · Download file
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Conference report filed in House, 3rd conference report
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Conference report filed in House
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
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Passed Senate amended
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
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Sponsors
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1977) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.
- related to → Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1977) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.
- related to → Providing for the further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1977) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1977) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the further conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1977) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the further conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1977) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes.
- amends ← To make techincal correction to change draft environmental statement to final environmental statement in order to make the Sec. 314 consistent throughout.
- amends ← To prohibit the Forest Service from applying paint to rocks.
- amends ← To allow the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program to enter into cooperative agreements.
- amends ← To require certain Federal agencies to prepare and submit to Congress rankings of the proposals of such agencies for land acquistion.
- amends ← To make explicit that certain prohibitions contained in the bill regarding activities under Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act are not to extend beyond the end of fiscal year 1996.
- amends ← To make technical corrections to Section 115 concerning Washington State Indian Tribes.
- amends ← In the nature of a substitute.
- amends ← Relating to funding for the AmeriCorps program.
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Sources
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