United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5121 (107th)
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003
Introduced
15 July 2002
Last action
25 July 2002 · Vote
Status
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsors
Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11]
Subjects
Taxation, Budget
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for the legislative branch for FY 2003. Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for the House of Representatives for: (1) salaries and/or expenses of the House leadership offices, committees (including the Committee on Appropriations), officers and employees, and the Child Care Center; (2) Members' representational allowances; and (3) the preparation of statements of appropriations. Makes appropriations for salaries and/or expenses of: (1) the Joint Economic and Taxation Committees; (2) the Office of the Attending Physician; (3) the Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office; (4) the Capitol Police and Capitol Police buildings and grounds; (5) the Office of Compliance; (6) the Congressional Budget Office; (7) the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), including for the care and operation of Capitol buildings and grounds, House office buildings, and the Capitol power plant; (8) the Library of Congress for the Congressional Research Service; and (9) the Government Printing Office (GPO) for congressional printing and binding. Establishes the Net Expenses of Equipment Revolving Fund. Establishes separate Treasury accounts for salaries and expenses of the Capitol Police. Grants the Chief of the Capitol Police hiring, disbursing, and special pay and training authority and directs the Chief to establish a tuition reimbursement program. Redefines the role, mission, and composition of the Capitol Police Board. Appropriates funds for: (1) the Botanic Garden for salaries and expenses; (2) the Library of Congress for salaries and expenses, the Copyright Office, and Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; (3) AOC for Library buildings and grounds; (4) GPO for the Office of Superintendent of Documents; (5) the General Accounting Office for salaries and expenses; and (6) a payment to the Russian Leadership Development Center Trust Fund.
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Timeline
15 July 2002
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
Source: Calendars
15 July 2002
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-576, by Mr. Taylor (NC).
Source: Committee
15 July 2002
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-576, by Mr. Taylor (NC).
Source: Committee
15 July 2002
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 July 2002
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 489 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5121 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read through page 61, line 16 and waives points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill), except as specified in the resolution. Provides that where points of order are waived against part of a paragraph, points of order against a provision in another part of that paragraph may be made only against that provision and not against the entire paragraph. Provides that no amendment shall be in order except the amendment printed in H. Rept. 107-586 and except pro forma amendments offered at any time by the chairman or ranking minori...
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Passed
Rule H. Res. 489 passed House.
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504.
Source: Calendars
18 July 2002
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 49 (Roll no. 321). (text: CR H4884)
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 49 (Roll no. 321).(text: CR H4884)
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5121.
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5121 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read through page 61, line 16 and waives points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill), except as specified in the resolution. Provides that where points of order are waived against part of a paragraph, points of order against a provision in another part of that paragraph may be made only against that provision and not against the entire paragraph. Provides that no amendment shall be in order except the amendment printed in H. Rept. 107-586 and except pro forma amendments offered at any time by the chairman or ranking minori...
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Floor
Mr. Ney raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Ney stated that the text of section 110 sought to change existing law and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. Section 110 provides for transfer of disbursing functions as they relate to the Capitol Police. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable James V. Hansen to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 489 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
18 July 2002
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H4884-4909; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H4898-4902, text of Title II as reported in House: CR H4902-4904, text of Title III as reported in House: CR H4904)
Source: Floor
25 July 2002
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7336-7342, S7350)
Source: Floor
25 July 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Durbin; Johnson; Reed; Byrd; Bennett; Stevens; Cochran.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2002
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 191.
Source: Floor
Votes
25 July 2002 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5121 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 85 · No 14 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]Yea
- Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 25 July 2002 · Download file
- Public Print · 25 July 2002 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 18 July 2002 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 18 July 2002 · Download file
- Reported in House · 15 July 2002 · Download file
Documents
13 official files
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Public Print (text)
Public Print · EN · 25 July 2002
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Passed Senate amended
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 18 July 2002
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 18 July 2002
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 15 July 2002
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Reported to House without amendment
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5121) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003
- amends ← To provide funding for the Congressional Award Act.
- amends ← Making technical corrections.
- amends ← Providing public safety exception to inscriptions requirement on mobile offices.
- amends ← To provide for a pilot program for mailings to town meetings.
- amends ← To modify provisions relating to the Capitol Police, and for other purposes.
- amends ← To set aside funds for activities relating to the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Celebration.
- amends ← An amendment printed in House Report 107-586 to reduce the funding for the Joint Committee on Taxation by $590,000.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5121
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/hr/5121
- us · 107-hr-5121 · source updated 7 April 2025