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H.R. 2158 (105th)

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998

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Introduced

11 July 1997

Last action

4 November 1997 · Veto

Status

For actions pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act (P.L. 104-130), see House Document 105-167.

Sponsors

Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]

Subjects

Defence, Environment, Housing, Transport, Taxation, Education, Budget

Source updated

1 July 2025

Defence · Environment · Housing · Transport · Taxation · Education · Budget

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of Veterans Affairs Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development Title III: Independent Agencies Title IV: General Provisions Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 - Makes appropriations for FY 1998 for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies. Title I: Department of Veterans Affairs - Makes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for: (1) veterans' compensation, pensions, and readjustment benefits; (2) veterans' insurance and indemnities; (3) veterans' housing, education, and vocational rehabilitation loan accounts; (4) veterans' medical care; (5) medical and prosthetic research; (6) medical administration; (7) the General Post Fund, national homes; (8) departmental administration; (9) the National Cemetery System; (10) the Office of Inspector General; (11) construction; (12) the parking revolving fund; and (13) grants to States for construction of extended care facilities and cemeteries. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, such funds. Title II: Department of Housing and Urban Development - Makes appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for: (1) public and Indian housing; (2) the Public Housing Capital and Operating Funds; (3) drug elimination grants for low-income housing; (4) revitalization of severely distressed public housing; (5) Native American housing block grants; (6) Indian housing loan guarantees; (7) housing opportunities for persons with AIDS; (8) community development block grants; (9) the HOME investment partnerships program; (10) homeless assistance grants; (11) housing for special populations; (12) the Federal Housing Administration; (13) the Government National Mortgage Association; (14) housing policy development and research; (15) fair housing activities; (16) management and administration; (17) the Office of Inspector General; and (18) carrying out the Federal Housing Enterprise Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992. Rescinds specified amounts for: (1) annual contributions for assisted housing; (2) the Supportive Housing Demonstration Program; (3) the Shelter Plus Care program; and (4) rental housing assistance. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, such funds. (Sec. 201) Amends the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I to extend certain provisions regarding delays in the reissuance of Section 8 housing vouchers and certificates through FY 1998. (Sec. 202) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to extend specified provisions regarding Section 8 rent adjustments through FY 1998. (Sec. 205) Amends the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I to extend certain provisions regarding minimum rents in public and assisted housing. (Sec. 206) Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to provide for allocations for affordable housing to local jurisdictions that receive initial formula allocations of less than $500,000. (Currently, only jurisdictions that receive more than such amount are granted an allocation.) Title III: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the Department of the Treasury's community development financial institutions program; (3) the Consumer Product Safety Commission; (4) the Corporation for National and Community Service; (5) the Office of Inspector General; (6) the Court of Veterans Appeals; and (7) the Department of Defense for Army cemeterial expenses. Appropriates funds for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for: (1) science and technology activities; (2) environmental programs and management; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) buildings and facilities; (5) Superfund; (6) the leaking underground storage tank program; (7) oil spill response programs; and (8) assistance to States and Indian tribes for environmental programs and infrastructure. Makes the Working Capital Fund available to EPA for maintenance and operation of administrative services without fiscal year limitation. Appropriates funds for: (1) the Executive Office of the President for the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Council on Environmental Quality, and the Office of Environmental Quality; and (2) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Office of Inspector General. Makes appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for: (1) disaster relief; (2) disaster assistance direct loans; (3) salaries and expenses; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) emergency management planning and assistance; (6) a specified emergency food and shelter program; and (7) the National Flood Insurance Fund. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to extend a certain ceiling on obligations issued under the national flood insurance program through FY 1998. Requires the Director of FEMA to promulgate a methodology for collection of fees applicable to persons subject to FEMA's radiological emergency preparedness regulations. Permits collection of such fees only during FY 1998. Makes appropriations for: (1) the General Services Administration for the Consumer Information Center; (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for human space flight, science, aeronautics, and technology research and development, mission support, and the Office of Inspector General; (3) the National Credit Union Administration's Central Liquidity Facility; (4) the National Science Foundation for research, major construction projects, science and engineering education and human resources programs, salaries and expenses, and the Office of Inspector General; (5) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation; and (6) the Selective Service System. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, such funds. Title IV: General Provisions - Sets forth provisions regarding availability, and prohibitions on the use, of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 415) Expresses the sense of the Congress that all equipment and products purchased with funds made available in this Act should be American-made. (Sec. 417) Requires amounts necessary for FY 1998 pay raises for programs funded by this Act to be within levels appropriated. (Sec. 419) Authorizes certain corporations and agencies of HUD to make commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as necessary to carry out provisions under the Government Corporation Control Act. Allows any collections by such corporations and agencies to be used for new loan or mortgage purchase commitments to the extent provided under this Act, with specified exceptions. (Sec. 421) Makes funds to carry out the termination of the Office of Consumer Affairs available from those appropriated to the Department of Health and Human Services for FY 1998.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on VA, HUD and Independent Agencies.

    Source: Committee

  3. 26 February 1997

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  4. 1 May 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Hearings held on the subject prior to committee ordering to be reported an original measure. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-427.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 May 1997

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 May 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Hearings held on the subject prior to committee ordering to be reported an original measure. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-427.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 June 1997

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Mark-Up.

    Source: Committee

  8. 8 July 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  9. 8 July 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 July 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 11 July 1997

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-175, by Mr. Lewis (CA).

    Source: Committee

  12. 11 July 1997

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-175, by Mr. Lewis (CA).

    Source: Committee

  13. 11 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 14 July 1997

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 184 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2158 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  15. 15 July 1997

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 184 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 15 July 1997

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 15 July 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Lewis (CA) moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  18. 15 July 1997

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  19. 15 July 1997

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2158 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  20. 15 July 1997

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2158 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  21. 15 July 1997

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Larry Combest to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  22. 15 July 1997

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 184 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  23. 15 July 1997

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 184. (consideration: CR H5251-5266, H5272-5288)

    Source: Floor

  24. 16 July 1997

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 235 (Roll no. 279). (consideration: CR H5369-5370)

    Source: Floor

  25. 16 July 1997

    Passed

    At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Stokes amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was agreed to. Mr. Lewis (CA) demanded a recorded vote and further proceedings were postponed.

    Source: Floor

  26. 16 July 1997

    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

  27. 16 July 1997

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  28. 16 July 1997

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2158.

    Source: Floor

  29. 16 July 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Shuster raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Shuster stated that the provisions contained in section 420 of the bill made changes to existing law and, therefore, constituted legislation on an Appropriations bill, a violation of clause 2, rule XXI of the rules of the House. The Chair sustained the point of order.

    Source: Floor

  30. 16 July 1997

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  31. 16 July 1997

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5309-5371)

    Source: Floor

  32. 16 July 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  33. 16 July 1997

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 31 (Roll no. 280).

    Source: Floor

  34. 16 July 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 31 (Roll no. 280).

    Source: Floor

  35. 16 July 1997

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  36. 16 July 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Kennedy (MA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

    Source: Floor

  37. 17 July 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.

    Source: Calendars

  38. 22 July 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Bond; Burns; Stevens; Shelby; Campbell; Craig; Cochran; Mikulski; Leahy; Lautenberg; Harkin; Boxer; Byrd. (consideration: CR S7857)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 22 July 1997

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S7856-7857)

    Source: Floor

  40. 22 July 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1034 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-1. Record Vote No: 194.

    Source: Floor

  41. 24 July 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  42. 3 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Lewis (CA), DeLay, Walsh, Hobson, Knollenberg, Frelinghuysen, Neumann, Wicker, Livingston, Stokes, Mollohan, Kaptur, Meek, Price (NC), and Obey.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 3 September 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 3 September 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to insist on the House postion bill regarding the total funding levels for the Hazardous Substance Superfund account.

    Source: Floor

  45. 3 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Stokes moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 3 September 1997

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6724)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 3 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Lewis (CA) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 26 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 26 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 30 September 1997

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 30 September 1997

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 6 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 105-297 filed. (text of conference report: CR H8323-8361)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 6 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 105-297 filed.(text of conference report: CR H8323-8361)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 7 October 1997

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 261 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2158. Waiving all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration.

    Source: Floor

  55. 8 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 8 October 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  57. 8 October 1997

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 21 (Roll no. 505). (consideration: CR H8669-8686)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  58. 8 October 1997

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 21 (Roll no. 505).(consideration: CR H8669-8686)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  59. 8 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  60. 8 October 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 261, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.

    Source: Floor

  61. 8 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Lewis (CA) brought up conference report H. Rept. 105-297 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 261.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  62. 8 October 1997

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 261 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  63. 9 October 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  64. 9 October 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  65. 9 October 1997

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10733-10751)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  66. 15 October 1997

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  67. 15 October 1997

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  68. 27 October 1997

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-65.

    Source: President

  69. 27 October 1997

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  70. 27 October 1997

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  71. 4 November 1997

    Veto

    For actions pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act (P.L. 104-130), see House Document 105-167.

    Source: Veto

  72. 4 November 1997

    NotUsed

    Line item veto by President

    Source: NotUsed

  73. 4 November 1997

    Veto

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

    Source: Veto

Votes

22 July 1997 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2158 · Bill Passed · Official source

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

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