United States · Law · HR
H.R. 3845 (104th)
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1997
Introduced
18 July 1996
Last action
9 September 1996 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 104-194.
Sponsors
Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Subjects
Healthcare, Energy, Taxation, Education, Budget
Source updated
7 April 2025
Healthcare · Energy · Taxation · Education · Budget
Summary
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1997 - Makes appropriations for the District of Columbia Government for FY 1997, including funds for: (1) the Federal payment ($660 million); (2) the Federal contribution to the Police Officers' and Fire Fighters', Teachers', and Judges' Retirement Funds ($52.07 million); and (3) expenses incurred in connection with presidential inauguration activities ($5.702 million). Appropriates specified sums out of the general fund of the District of Columbia for the current fiscal year for: (1) governmental direction and support; (2) economic development and regulation; (3) public safety and justice; (4) the public education system (including public charter schools); (5) human support services; (6) public works; (7) repayment of specified loans and interests; (8) repayment of the general fund recovery debt; (9) repayment of interest on short-term borrowing; (10) necessary expenses incurred in connection with Presidential inauguration activities; (11) lease payments involving the land site underlying the building located at One Judiciary Square; (12) human resources development; (13) construction projects (including rescissions); (14) the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund; (15) the Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund; (16) the Cable Television Enterprise Fund; (17) the Starplex Fund; (18) D.C. General Hospital; (19) the D.C. Retirement Board; (20) the Correctional Industries Fund; (21) the Washington Convention Center Enterprise Fund (from local funds and by transfer from the general fund); and (22) the D.C. Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority (Authority). Prohibits the use of revenues from Federal sources to support the Statehood Commission and Statehood Compact Commission. Requires the District to operate a free, 24-hour telephone information service where residents of the area surrounding Lorton prison can obtain information about all prison disturbances. Requires the Chief Financial Officer of the District, on behalf of the Mayor and under the direction of the Authority, to make specified cost reductions in: (1) real estate initiatives; (2) management information systems; (3) energy cost initiatives; (4) purchasing and procurement initiatives; and (5) the workforce, including a reduction of 2,411 full-time positions. (Sec. 101) Sets forth certain uses of and restrictions on the expenditure of appropriations made by this Act. (Sec. 122) Directs the Mayor to submit to the D.C. Council, within 30 days after the end of the first quarter of FY 1997, the FY 1997 revenue estimates. (Sec. 128) Prohibits the use of any funds made available pursuant to this Act: (1) for salaries, expenses, or other costs associated with the offices of U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative under the District of Columbia Statehood Constitutional Convention Initiatives of 1979; (2) for any abortion except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or where the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (3) to implement or enforce the District Domestic Partner Act (also called the District of Columbia Health Care Benefits Expansion Act of 1992) or any system of registration of unmarried, cohabitating couples whether they are homosexual, lesbian, or heterosexual, including registration for the extension of employment, health, or governmental benefits to such couples on the same basis that such benefits are extended to legally married couples. (Sec. 132) Specifies reporting requirements for the Board of Education and the University of the District of Columbia. (Sec. 140) Modifies D.C. reductions-in-force procedures to allow a personnel authority to establish lesser competitive areas within an agency on the basis of all or a clearly identifiable segment of an agency's mission or a division or major subdivision of an agency. Authorizes each agency head to identify positions for abolishment. Outlines procedures for abolishment of such positions for FY 1997. (Sec. 141) Establishes a ceiling on the total operating expenses and deficit of the District of Columbia for FY 1997. Allows the Mayor to accept, obligate and expend Federal, private, and other grants received by the District government that are not reflected in the amounts appropriated in this Act. (Sec. 142) Provides that the heads and personnel of the District's Office of the Treasurer, Controller, Office of the Budget, Office of Financial Information Services, and Department of Finance and Revenue, together with all executive branch accounting, budget and financial management personnel, shall be appointed by, serve at the pleasure of, and act under the direction of the District's Chief Financial Officer during any control period in effect under the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. (Sec. 145) Amends the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995 to prohibit a public charter school, with respect to any student other than a nonresident student, from charging tuition, imposing fees, or otherwise requiring payment for participation in any program, educational offering, or activity (except for adult education, field trips, and similar activities) that: (1) enrolls students in any grade from kindergarten through grade 12; or (2) is funded in whole or part through an annual local appropriations.
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Timeline
6 February 1996
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Source: Committee
6 February 1996
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 1996
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
9 July 1996
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
12 July 1996
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
12 July 1996
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Committee
12 July 1996
Discharge
First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Discharge
18 July 1996
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.
Source: Calendars
18 July 1996
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-689, by Mr. Walsh.
Source: Committee
18 July 1996
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-689, by Mr. Walsh.
Source: Committee
18 July 1996
Floor
All points of order against the bill and against its consideration were reserved.
Source: Floor
18 July 1996
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
18 July 1996
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 July 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 July 1996
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
Considered by previous order of the House.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3845 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
Mr. Walsh moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Richard 'Doc' Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 332 - 68 (Roll no. 334).
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 332 - 68 (Roll no. 334).
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Passed
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3845.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the order of the House of July 18, 1996, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of General Debate.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union previous order of the House.
Source: Floor
22 July 1996
Floor
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Source: Floor
23 July 1996
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 104-328.
Source: Committee
23 July 1996
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
Source: Calendars
23 July 1996
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 104-328.
Source: Committee
23 July 1996
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
25 July 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendments asks for a conference, appoints conferees Jeffords; Campbell; Hatfield; Kohl; Inouye. (consideration: CR S8829)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 1996
Passed
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8821-8829)
Source: Floor
25 July 1996
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8821-8829)
Source: Floor
26 July 1996
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Walsh, Bonilla, Kingston, Frelinghuysen, Neumann, Parker, Livingston, Dixon, Serrano, Kaptur, and Obey.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 July 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 July 1996
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8573)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 July 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Walsh asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 July 1996
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
31 July 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 July 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 330 - 91 (Roll no. 395).(consideration: CR H9810)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
ResolvingDifferences
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H. Rept. 104-740 as unfinished business.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 330 - 91 (Roll no. 395). (consideration: CR H9810)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Source: Floor
1 August 1996
Passed
Mr. Walsh brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-740 by previously agreed to special order.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 104-740 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9670-9679)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-740 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9670-9679)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1996
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
2 August 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 1996
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
5 September 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report considered in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 September 1996
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay. 83-15. Record Vote No: 270.(consideration: CR S9874)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
6 September 1996
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
6 September 1996
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
9 September 1996
Became law
Became Public Law No: 104-194.
Source: President
9 September 1996
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
9 September 1996
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
5 September 1996 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 3845 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 83 · No 15 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2
- Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]Yea
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Public Law · 10 September 1996 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 5 September 1996 · Download file
- Public Print · 26 July 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 25 July 1996 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 23 July 1996 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 23 July 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 22 July 1996 · Download file
- Reported in House · 18 July 1996 · Download file
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 10 September 1996
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Public Print · EN · 26 July 1996
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Passed Senate amended
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 23 July 1996
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
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Engrossed in House · EN · 22 July 1996
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Passed House amended
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] · R · Sponsor
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