United States · Law · HR
H.R. 1559 (108th)
Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003
Introduced
2 April 2003
Last action
16 April 2003 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 108-11.
Sponsors
Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13]
Subjects
Asylum, Healthcare, Defence, Housing, Agriculture, Transport
Source updated
7 April 2025
Asylum · Healthcare · Defence · Housing · Agriculture · Transport
Summary
Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes emergency war-related appropriations for FY 2003 to: (1) the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Department of Justice (including the Counterterrorism Fund); (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (5) the Judiciary; and (6) the Department of State and related agencies, including the Broadcasting Board of Governors for Middle East Television Network broadcasting to the Middle East and radio broadcasting to Iraq. Makes emergency war-related appropriations for the following Department of Defense-Military items, programs, and activities: (1) Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide; (2) Operation Iraqi Freedom Response Fund (including Transfer of Funds); (3) Military Personnel, Transfer of Funds (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Reserve Personnel-Army, and National Guard Personnel-Army); (4) Operation and Maintenance, Transfer of Funds (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Defense-Wide, Army National Guard); (5) the Defense Health Program; (6) Procurement, Army, Transfer of Funds (Aircraft, Missiles, Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Ammunition, Other, Defense-Wide); (7) Procurement, Air Force; (8) Procurement, Defense-Wide; (9) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Transfer of Funds (Army and Defense-Wide); (10) Combat, Stability Operations, and Air Force Reconstitution Cost (including Transfer of Funds); (11) Natural Resources Risk Remediation Fund (including Transfer of Funds); (12) Revolving and Management Funds (Defense Working Capital Funds); and (13) other specified Department of Defense Programs (Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, including Transfer of Funds). Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003, the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, and the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 to: (1) make available specified additional funds; and (2) provide for a specified transfer of funds by the Secretary of Defense. Makes specified amounts available for transfer by the Secretary of Defense to the Operation Iraqi Freedom Response Fund. Makes additional funds available for Bilateral Economic Assistance to: (1) the United States Agency For International Development; (2) the Child Survival and Health Programs Fund; (3) International Disaster Assistance; (4) Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for International Development; (5) the Economic Support Fund; (6) the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (including Transfer of Funds); and (7) Loan Guarantees to Israel. Makes additional funds available to the Department of State for: (1) the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement; (2) the Andean Counterdrug Initiative; (3) the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund; and (4) the Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs. Makes additional funds available for Foreign Military Assistance Financing Program and Peacekeeping Operations. Makes additional funds available for: (1) the Department of Homeland Security; (2) Citizenship and Immigration Services; (3) United States Secret Service; (4) Border and Transportation Security; (5) Immigration and Customs Enforcement; (6) the Transportation Security Administration; (7) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Operating Expenses; (8) the Office For Domestic Preparedness; (9) the United States Coast Guard; (10) Emergency Preparedness and Response; and (11) Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. Makes additional funds available for the Department of Health and Human Services: (1) Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (Disease Control, Research, and Training); and (2) Office of the Secretary (Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund). Makes additional Legislative Branch funds available for: (1) the House of Representatives salaries and expenses; (2) Committee Employees (Standing Committees); (3) Capitol Police; (4) the Office of Compliance; (5) the Architect of the Capitol; (6) the Library of Congress; and (7) the General Accounting Office. Makes additional Department of Defense funds available for: (1) Military Construction (Navy and Air Force); and (2) Family Housing Operation and Maintenance for the Air Force.
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Timeline
2 April 2003
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 172 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1559 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The rules waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule and authorizs the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congrssional Record.
Source: Floor
2 April 2003
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
Source: Calendars
2 April 2003
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-55, by Mr. Young (FL).
Source: Committee
2 April 2003
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-55, by Mr. Young (FL).
Source: Committee
2 April 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 April 2003
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1559.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 12 (Roll no. 108).
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 12 (Roll no. 108).
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
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
3 April 2003
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1559 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The rules waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Bill is open to amendments. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule and authorizs the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congrssional Record.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1559 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Vote
On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 195 (Roll no. 104).
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Floor
Mr. Obey appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 172 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 172. (consideration: CR H2718-2757; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2737-2738, H2743-2744, H2762-2763, H2769-2770, H2771-2774, H2781-2782)
Source: Floor
3 April 2003
Passed
Rule H. Res. 172 passed House.
Source: Floor
7 April 2003
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4917)
Source: Floor
7 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Stevens; Cochran; Specter; Domenici; Bond; McConnell; Burns; Shelby; Gregg; Bennett; Campbell; Craig; Hutchison; DeWine; Brownback; Byrd; Inouye; Hollings; Leahy; Harkin; Mikulski; Reid; Kohl; Murray; Dorgan; Feinstein; Durbin; Johnson; Landrieu.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 April 2003
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S.762 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/8/2003 S4982-4994)
Source: Floor
8 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Young (FL), Regula, Lewis (CA), Rogers (KY), Wolf, Kolbe, Walsh, Taylor (NC), Hobson, Istook, Bonilla, Knollenberg, Kingston, Frelinghuysen, Obey, Murtha, Dicks, Sabo, Mollohan, Kaptur, Visclosky, Lowey, Serrano, Moran (VA), and Edwards.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 April 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 April 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Obey motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1559. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require managers on the part of the House to recede to the Senate on section 409 of the Senate amendment, providing 26 weeks of additional temporary extended unemployment compensation for displaced airline related workers.
Source: Floor
8 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Obey moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 April 2003
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Young (FL) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H2870-2872, S2877)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
12 April 2003
Passed
Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
Passed
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
Passed
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
Passed
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1559.
Source: Floor
12 April 2003
Passed
Mr. Young (FL) brought up conference report H. Rept. 108-76 by previously agreed to special order. (consideration: CR H3357-3404)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 108-76 filed. (text of conference report: CR H3357-3385)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 April 2003
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-76 filed.(text of conference report: CR H3357-3385)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 April 2003
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
15 April 2003
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
16 April 2003
Became law
Became Public Law No: 108-11.
Source: President
16 April 2003
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
16 April 2003
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
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- Received in Senate · 7 April 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 7 April 2003 · Download file
- Public Print · 7 April 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 3 April 2003 · Download file
- Reported in House · 2 April 2003 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13] · R · Sponsor
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- related to → Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1559) making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act
- related to ← Supplemental Appropriations Act to Support Department of Defense Operations in Iraq for Fiscal Year 2003
- amends ← HAMDT 31
- amends ← HAMDT 41
- amends ← An ammendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit funds in the bill from being obligated for the procurement of goods or sevices without the use of competitive procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the U.S. Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation.
- amends ← An amendment to add $2.5 billion for homeland security.
- amends ← HAMDT 39
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