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H.J.Res. 94 (105th)

Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 September 1997

Last action

30 September 1997 · Vote

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-46.

Sponsors

Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]

Subjects

Defence, Housing, Immigration, Agriculture, Energy, Taxation, Education, Postal service

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Housing · Immigration · Agriculture · Energy · Taxation · Education · Postal service

Summary

Makes appropriations for FY 1998 for continuing projects or activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, which were conducted in FY 1997 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998; (4) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1998; (6) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998; (7) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (8) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; (9) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1998; (10) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998; (11) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1998; (12) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1998; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998. Sets forth the rates of (current rates, with specified exceptions), and limitations on, such funding. Provides funding under this resolution until enactment into law of any covered appropriation or the applicable appropriations Act or October 23, 1997, whichever occurs first. Continues provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act pertaining to a visa waiver pilot program for certain visitors through the effective period of this resolution. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the authority to enter into new flood insurance contracts through October 23, 1997. Authorizes the District of Columbia government to delay repayment of the 1997 Treasury advances beyond October 1, 1997, until it receives the full year Federal contribution. Waives any interest or penalties otherwise applicable to late payments. Continues the issuing authority of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation through the effective period of this resolution. Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to extend the Export-Import Bank's functions through October 23, 1997. Extends, through October 23, 1997, certain provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act pertaining to the issuance of immigrant visas within 90 days' of an alien's departure and the adjustment to permanent resident status of certain aliens.

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Timeline

  1. 26 September 1997

    Passed

    Mr. Livingston asked unanimous consent That the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from the further consideration of H.J. Res. 94 when called up; and that it be in order at any time on Monday, September 29, 1997, or any day thereafter, to consider the joint resolution in the House; that the joint resolution be considered as read for amendment; that the joint resolution be debatable for not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by Mr. Livingston and Mr. Obey; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion, except one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  2. 26 September 1997

    Passed

    Mr. Livingston asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from the further consideration of H.J. Res. 94 when called up; and that it be in order at any time on Monday, September 29, 1997, or any day thereafter, to consider the joint resolution in the House; that the joint resolution be considered as read for amendment; that the joint resolution be debatable for not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by Mr. Livingston and Mr. Obey; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion, except one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  3. 26 September 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 September 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 September 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 29 September 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 29 September 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 29 September 1997

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 355 - 57 (Roll no. 461).

    Source: Floor

  9. 29 September 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 355 - 57 (Roll no. 461).

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 September 1997

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 September 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of the order of the House on Friday, September 26, 1997, the House proceeded with one hour of debate.

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 September 1997

    Floor

    Considered by order of the House of Sept. 26. (consideration: CR H8097-8101)

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 September 1997

    Floor

    Consideration initiated by order of the House of September 26, 1997.

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 September 1997

    Discharge

    Committee on Appropriations discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  15. 29 September 1997

    Committee

    Committee on Appropriations discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 30 September 1997

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-46.

    Source: President

  17. 30 September 1997

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  18. 30 September 1997

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 30 September 1997

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 30 September 1997

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 30 September 1997

    Vote

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 261. (consideration: CR S10204)

    Source: Floor

  22. 30 September 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 261.(consideration: CR S10204)

    Source: Floor

Votes

30 September 1997 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 94 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 99 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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