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H.R. 4169 (97th)

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1982

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Introduced

16 July 1981

Last action

11 December 1981 · Vote

Status

Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59-35. Record Vote No: 483.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4]

Subjects

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Source updated

29 August 2025

Summary

Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1982 - Title I: Department of Commerce and Related Agencies - Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriation Act 1982 - Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1982 for activities of the Department of Commerce and related agencies, including: (1) general administration; (2) the Bureau of the Census; (3) economic and statistical analysis; (4) the Economic Development Administration; (5) the International Trade Administration; (6) the Minority Business Development Agency; (7) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (8) the Patent and Trademark Office; (9) the National Bureau of Standards and the National Technical Information Service; (10) the National Telecommunications and Information Service; and (11) the Maritime Administration. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1982 for: (1) administrative expenses of the Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Program; (2) the Federal Communications Commission; (3) the Federal Maritime Commission; (4) the Federal Trade Commission; (5) the International Trade Commission; (6) the Marine Mammal Commission; (7) the Office of the United States Trade Representative; (8) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (9) the Small Business Administration; and (10) the United States Metric Board. Prohibits the use of funding by the Federal Trade Commission to prepare or issue any initial decision in an administrative proceeding (docket no. 8883, concerning cereal manufacturers) until 60 days after the Commission makes a decision on the recommendation of the Independent Administrative Law Judge. Prohibits the use of funding by the Securities and Exchange Commission for moving any of its offices in the District of Columbia. Title II: Department of Justice and Related Agencies - Department of Justice and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1982 - Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1982 for activities of the Department of Justice and related agencies, including: (1) general administration; (2) the United States Parole Commission; (3) general legal activities; (4) the Antitrust Division; (5) the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission; (6) U.S. Attorneys, Marshals, and Trustees; (7) support of U.S. prisoners in non-Federal institutions; (8) fees and expenses of witnesses; (9) the Community Relations Service; (10) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (11) the Immigration and Naturalization Service; (12) the Drug Enforcement Administration; (13) the Federal Prison System; and (14) law enforcement assistance. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1982 for: (1) the Commission on Civil Rights; (2) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and (3) the Legal Services Corporation. Prohibits the use of funding by the Legal Services Corporation for any purpose contrary to the provisions of H.R. 3480. Title III: Department of State and Related Agencies - Department of State and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1982 - Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1982 for activities of the Department of State and related agencies, including: (1) administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations and conferences; (3) the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency; (4) the Board for International Broadcasting; (5) the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; and (6) the International Communication Agency. Title IV: The Judiciary - Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1982 - Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1982 for activities of the Judiciary, including: (1) the Supreme Court; (2) the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals; (3) the U.S. Court of International Trade; (4) the Court of Claims; (5) the Courts of Appeals and District Courts; (6) public defender services; (7) Bankruptcy Courts; (8) services for drug dependent offenders; (9) Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; and (10) the Federal Judiciary Center. Title V: General Provisions - Sets forth general restrictions on funds appropriated by this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, The Judiciary, and Related Agencies.

    Source: Committee

  2. 15 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1981

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  4. 7 May 1981

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 June 1981

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Mark-Up.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 July 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Appropriations. Report No: 97-180.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 July 1981

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 July 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 126.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 16 July 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Appropriations. Report No: 97-180.

    Source: Committee

  10. 16 July 1981

    Committee

    First Day of Committee Mark-Up.

    Source: Committee

  11. 16 July 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 16 July 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 21 July 1981

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.188 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 July 1981

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted a Rule Waiving Clause 2 and Clause 6 of Rule XXI Against Specified Provisions of the Bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 30 July 1981

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 September 1981

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 246 - 145 (Record Vote No: 194).

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 September 1981

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 246 - 145 (Record Vote No: 194).

    Source: Floor

  18. 9 September 1981

    Passed

    House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

  19. 10 September 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on State, Justice, Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  20. 10 September 1981

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 11 September 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on State, Justice, Commerce. Measure with amendments to full committee.

    Source: Committee

  22. 28 October 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  23. 30 October 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 365.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 30 October 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Baker for Senator Hatfield favorably with amendments. With written report No. 97-265.

    Source: Committee

  25. 30 October 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Baker for Senator Hatfield favorably with amendments. With written report No. 97-265.

    Source: Committee

  26. 10 November 1981

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  27. 12 November 1981

    Vote

    Committee amendment on page 12, lines 1 through 3, was tabled. By Yea-Nay Vote. 84-0. Record Vote No: 366.

    Source: Floor

  28. 13 November 1981

    Vote

    The committee amendment beginning on page 32 line 23 ruled germane. By Yea-Nay Vote. 47-33. Record Vote No: 373.

    Source: Floor

  29. 16 November 1981

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  30. 17 November 1981

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 November 1981

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  32. 9 December 1981

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  33. 11 December 1981

    Vote

    Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59-35. Record Vote No: 483.

    Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

    · Official source

    Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

      · Official source

      Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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        • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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        • Passed House amended

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