United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2209 (105th)
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1998
Introduced
22 July 1997
Last action
7 October 1997 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 105-55.
Sponsors
Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Subjects
Taxation, Budget
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Congressional Operations Title II: Other Agencies Title III: General Provisions Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1998 - Makes appropriations for the legislative branch for FY 1998. Title I: Congressional Operations - Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1998 - Makes appropriations for the House of Representatives for: (1) House leadership offices; (2) Members' representational allowances; (3) committee employees; (4) officers and employees; (5) specified allowances and expenses; and (6) the House Child Care Center. (Sec. 101) Makes permanent certain laws establishing the Calendar Corrections Office and providing a lump sum allowance for the Office. (Sec. 103) Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996, to authorize lump sum payments to House employees upon approval of the employing authority. (Current law authorizes such payments for accrued annual leave of separated employees.) (Sec. 104) Amends the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act to authorize the hiring of clerk hire interns in Members' offices outside of the District of Columbia. Makes appropriations for: (1) the Joint Economic, Printing, and Taxation Committees; (2) the Office of the Attending Physician; and (3) the Capitol Police Board. (Sec. 106) Sets forth administrative provisions regarding the Capitol Police Board and requires the Board to establish unified schedules of rates of basic pay and a unified leave system for members and civilian employees. Appropriates funds for the Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office and for statements of appropriations. Makes appropriations for: (1) the Office of Compliance; (2) the Congressional Budget Office; (3) the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for salaries and expenses, Capitol buildings and grounds, House office buildings, and the Capitol power plant; (4) the Library of Congress for the Congressional Research Service's (CRS) salaries and expenses; and (5) the Government Printing Office (GPO) for congressional printing and binding. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, such funds. Title II: Other Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the Botanic Garden; and (2) the Library of Congress for salaries and expenses, the Copyright Office, books for the blind and physically handicapped, and furniture and furnishings. (Sec. 201) Provides a limited amount of funds for the Library and CRS for attendance at meetings concerned with the function for which an appropriation is made. (Sec. 202) Prohibits the use of funds by the Library to administer any flexible or compressed work schedule which: (1) applies to any manager or supervisor in a position equal to or higher than a GS-15 grade; and (2) grants such individual the right to not be at work on a workday because of time worked on another workday. (Sec. 203) Establishes limits on: (1) the number of employees hired by the Library to perform reimbursable work for other agencies; and (2) funds for representation and reception expenses associated with the Library incentive awards program and overseas field offices. Makes appropriations for: (1) the AOC for Library buildings and grounds; (2) GPO for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Superintendent of Documents; and (3) the General Accounting Office. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limits on, such funds. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth prohibitions on the use of funds appropriated by this Act. (Sec. 305) Sets forth Buy American provisions. (Sec. 306) Authorizes appropriations as necessary to an account for awards and settlements authorized under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. (Sec. 307) Makes a limited amount of funds available for costs of the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council. (Sec. 308) Amends the Federal criminal code to make certain penalty provisions for unauthorized uses of the seals of the United States, President, Vice President, and Senate applicable to seals of the House and the Congress as well.
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Timeline
6 February 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
6 February 1997
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Hearings Prior to Referral (Feb 4, 97).
Source: Committee
6 February 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislative.
Source: Committee
14 February 1997
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
6 May 1997
Committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations. Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-264.
Source: Committee
20 May 1997
Committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations. Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-264.
Source: Committee
5 June 1997
Committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations. Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-264.
Source: Committee
10 June 1997
Committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations. Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-264.
Source: Committee
24 June 1997
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Mark-Up.
Source: Committee
17 July 1997
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
17 July 1997
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
22 July 1997
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Source: Calendars
22 July 1997
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-196, by Mr. Walsh.
Source: Committee
22 July 1997
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-196, by Mr. Walsh.
Source: Committee
22 July 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 July 1997
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 197 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2209 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment shall be in order except those amendments printed in the report accompanying this resolution, to be considered in the order and manner specified. The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may postpone until a time during further consideration a request for a recorded vote on any amendment and reduce to five minutes the minimum time for a vote on any postponed question that follows another electronic vote without intervening business, provided that the minimum time for voting on the first in any series shall be 15 minutes.
Source: Floor
25 July 1997
Passed
Rule H. Res. 197 passed House.
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 203 (Roll no. 335).
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 203 (Roll no. 335).
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 220 (Roll no. 334). (consideration: CR H5893-5895)
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Floor
Mr. Gejdenson moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
Source: Floor
28 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
28 July 1997
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2209.
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 197 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2209 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment shall be in order except those amendments printed in the report accompanying this resolution, to be considered in the order and manner specified. The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may postpone until a time during further consideration a request for a recorded vote on any amendment and reduce to five minutes the minimum time for a vote on any postponed question that follows another electronic vote without intervening business, provided that the minimum time for voting on the first in any series shall be 15 minutes.
Source: Floor
28 July 1997
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 197. (consideration: CR H5868-5895)
Source: Floor
29 July 1997
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8216)
Source: Floor
29 July 1997
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1019 with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
29 July 1997
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendments asks for a conference, appoints conferees Bennett; Stevens; Craig; Cochran; Dorgan; Boxer; Byrd. (consideration: CR S8216)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1997
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
3 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Walsh, Young (FL), Cunningham, Wamp, Latham, Livingston, Serrano, Fazio, Kaptur, and Obey.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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 receed to the Senate position on the bill, increasing funding for the Joint Committee on Taxation by $4.6 million.
Source: Floor
3 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Serrano moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 September 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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 H6755)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Walsh asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1997
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1997
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 105-254 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7580-7589)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 105-254 filed.(text of conference report: CR H7580-7589)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 September 1997
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 238 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2209. The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill, and all points of order against its consideration.
Source: Floor
24 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1997
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-10. Record Vote No: 257.(consideration: CR S9875-9877)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1997
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 309 - 106 (Roll no. 432). (consideration: CR H7754)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1997
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 238, the House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Source: Floor
24 September 1997
Passed
Rule H. Res. 238 passed House.
Source: Floor
24 September 1997
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 309 - 106 (Roll no. 432).(consideration: CR H7754)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1997
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Walsh brought up conference report H. Rept. 105-254 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 238.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 September 1997
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
25 September 1997
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
25 September 1997
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
7 October 1997
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-55.
Source: President
7 October 1997
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
7 October 1997
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
24 September 1997 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 2209 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 90 · No 10 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Public Law · 7 October 1997 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 24 September 1997 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 29 July 1997 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 29 July 1997 · Download file
- Public Print · 29 July 1997 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 28 July 1997 · Download file
- Reported in House · 22 July 1997 · Download file
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Public Law (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2209) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2209) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1998
- amends ← An amendment to permit the House Chief Exectutive Officer to donate surplus computer equipment and peripherals to Washington D.C. public schools.
- amends ← An amendment to require that unspent office funds from Member's Office Allowance be returned to the U.S. Treasury to reduce the deficit.
- amends ← An amendment to reduce the number of full-time personnel in the Government Printing Office by 10%.
- amends ← An amendment to reduce the funds appropriated in the bill for the Joint Tax Committee by $238,000, maintaining the current funding level for the Committee.
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