A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.

Summary

Appropriates fiscal year 1981 funds for necessary activities contained in the following appropriation Acts: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; (2) Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1981; (3) District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1981; (4) Department of Housing and Urban Development-Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; (5) Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; (6) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; (7) Military Construction Appropriation Act, 1981; (8) Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; (9) Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981; and (10) 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 fiscal year 1980 rates for activities included in an Act passed only by the House of Representatives as of October 1, 1980. 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, under the more restrictive authority and the lower of the current rate or estimated rate. Appropriates continuing funds to the extent provided by the House of Representatives' passed version of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1981. Appropriates continuing funds, at the current rate, for: (1) the Council on Wage and Price Stability; (2) the Economic Development Administration; (3) Regional Action Planning Commissions; (4) Pretrial Services Agencies; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1981; (6) HUD for contributions to assisted housing; (7) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development; (8) the Senate; (9) the Water Resources Council; (10) the National Health Service Corps; (11) nursing research; (12) health professions education and nurse training; (13) Community Mental Health Centers; and (14) youth community conservation, youth employment and training, and private sector employment opportunities. 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; (6) Department of Labor special benefits; and (7) veterans' benefits. Appropriates the necessary funds to: (1) carry out the authorized breeder reactor demonstration project at the current rate of operations; (2) process Cuban and Haitian entrants, but not to exceed estimated amounts; and (3) continue the low-income energy assistance program as approved by the House of Representatives. Makes such appropriations available until the earlier of enactment of the applicable appropriation Act or December 15, 1980. 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 December 31, 1980. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to: (1) prevent the implementation of voluntary prayer and meditation programs in the public schools; (2) perform abortions; or (3) enforce a court order which would compel the expenditure of funds for a purpose specifically prohibited by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1981.

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Timeline

1. 16 September 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 September 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 September 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 September 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Appropriations with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1327.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 September 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Appropriations with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1327.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 September 1980

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #563 (223-153).

   Source: Floor

7. 18 September 1980

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #563 (223-153).

   Source: Floor

8. 18 September 1980

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

9. 22 September 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 24 September 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Appropriations with amendment (without written rept.).

    Source: Committee

11. 24 September 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Appropriations with amendment (without written rept.).

    Source: Committee

12. 26 September 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

13. 29 September 1980

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

14. 29 September 1980

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

15. 29 September 1980

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 29 September 1980

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #458 (58-27).

    Source: Floor

17. 30 September 1980

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to certain Senate amendment with an amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

18. 30 September 1980

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 30 September 1980

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 30 September 1980

    ResolvingDifferences

    House receded and concurred in certain Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 30 September 1980

    NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House receded and concurred in certain Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

22. 30 September 1980

    Vote

    House agreed to conference report, roll call #608 (292-100).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 30 September 1980

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #608 (292-100).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

24. 30 September 1980

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-1443.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

25. 30 September 1980

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-1443.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

26. 1 October 1980

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

27. 1 October 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

28. 1 October 1980

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

29. 1 October 1980

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment to House amendment to certain Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

30. 1 October 1980

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment to House amendment to certain Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

31. 1 October 1980

    President

    Public Law 96-369.

    Source: President

32. 1 October 1980

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

33. 1 October 1980

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

34. 1 October 1980

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

Votes

Versions

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Documents

9 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 2 October 1980

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• House receded and concurred with amendment

  summary · EN · 30 September 1980

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• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 30 September 1980

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 30 September 1980

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 29 September 1980

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 24 September 1980

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 September 1980

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 17 September 1980

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 September 1980

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Sponsors

• Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] · D · Sponsor
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