Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993

Summary

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 - Title I: Congressional Operations - Congressional Operations Appropriations Act, 1993 - Appropriates funds for FY 1993 for the operations of the House of Representatives for the following: (1) mileage of Members' clerk hire; (2) House leadership offices; (3) Members' clerk hire; (4) committee employees; (5) studies by the Committee on the Budget; (6) contingent expenses of the House, including salaries and expenses of standing, special, and select committees; (7) salaries and expenses and temporary personal services of House Information Systems, under the direction of the Committee on House Administration; (8) allowances and expenses; (9) salaries and expenses of the House of Representatives Child Care Center; (10) studies and investigations by the Committee on Appropriations;(11) official mail costs; and (12) salaries of officers and employees. Allows the transfer of amounts among specified House accounts upon the approval of the Committee on Appropriations. Makes permanent law the resolution which established certain civilian support positions for the Capitol Police with respect to the House of Representatives. Provides authority to transfer available funds for the operations of the Director of Non-legislative and Financial Services, the Office of Inspector General, and the Office of General Counsel. Establishes an account for fees deposited by Members and Officers of the House for the services of Attending Physician. Makes appropriations for the following joint items: (1) the Joint Economic and the Joint Committee on on Printing; (2) the Joint Committee on Taxation; (3) the Office of the Attending Physician; (4) the Capitol Police Board; (5) the Capitol Guide Service; and (6) the Special Services Office. Appropriates funds for the following congressional offices: (1) the Office of Technology Assessment; (2) the Congressional Budget Office; (3) the Architect of the Capitol; (4) the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress; and (5) the Government Printing Office (GPO). Title II: Other Agencies - Appropriates funds for the following congressional agencies: (1) the Botanic Garden; (2) the Library of Congress; (3) the Architect of the of the Capitol for Library buildings and grounds; (4) the Copyright Royalty Tribunal; (5) GPO for the Office of Superintendent of Documents; and (6) the General Accounting Office. Restricts the amount of funds to be accepted and obligated by the Architect of the Capitol for constructing, equipping, and maintaining the National Garden. Makes funds available to the Library of Congress for expenses of attendance at certain meetings, of which a specified amount is set aside for the Congressional Research Service. Prohibits the Library from using appropriated funds to administer a flexible or compressed work schedule for certain managers or supervisors. Limits the number of employees the Library may employ with appropriated funds from other Federal agencies to cover general and administrative overhead costs generated by performing reimbursable work for such agencies. Limits the expenditures by the Library on official representation and reception expenses for the incentive awards program and the overseas Field offices. Makes the restriction on the use of appropriated funds for certain commercial printing inapplicable to FY 1993 funds. Prohibits the use of such funds for the procurement of any printing related to the production of government publications, unless such procurement is by or through GPO. Allows certain exceptions to such prohibition. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth various specified requirements for and prohibitions or limitations on the use of appropriations. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to develop an overall telecommunications plan for the other agencies of the legislative branch. Authorizes the transfer of funds from the Library of Congress for salaries and expenses to the Architect of the Capitol for the purpose of rental, lease, or other agreement respecting temporary storage and warehouse space for use by the Library during FY 1993. Authorizes the retention of revenues received by the House of Representatives Child Care Center for salaries and expenses. Removes Members of the House of Representatives from the two-page limitation on mass mailings. Rescinds authority for Members of the House to make mass mailings outside of their congressional districts. Prohibits the use of funds in this Act to provide routine internal building security in the Judiciary Office Building.

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Timeline

1. 29 January 1992

   Committee

   First Day of Subcommittee Hearings Prior to Referral (Jan 23, 1992).

   Source: Committee

2. 29 January 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislative.

   Source: Committee

3. 29 January 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 June 1992

   Committee

   First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 June 1992

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.

   Source: Calendars

6. 18 June 1992

   Reported

   The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 102-579, by Mr. Fazio.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 June 1992

   Reported

   The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 102-579, by Mr. Fazio.

   Source: Committee

8. 18 June 1992

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 18 June 1992

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

10. 18 June 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 23 June 1992

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5427 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. All points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 or 6 or rule XXI are waived. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. No other amendment shall be in order except the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Said amendments shall be considered in the order and manner specified in said report.

    Source: Floor

12. 24 June 1992

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 279 - 143 (Roll no. 230).

    Source: Floor

13. 24 June 1992

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 376 - 45 (Roll no. 229).

    Source: Floor

14. 24 June 1992

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

15. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Lightfoot moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.

    Source: Floor

16. 24 June 1992

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

17. 24 June 1992

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 279 - 143 (Roll no. 230).

    Source: Floor

18. 24 June 1992

    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

19. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

20. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5427.

    Source: Floor

21. 24 June 1992

    Passed

    On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

22. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Fazio moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

    Source: Floor

23. 24 June 1992

    Failed

    On motion to strike the enacting clause Failed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

24. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Walker moved to strike the enacting clause.

    Source: Floor

25. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Brian J. Donnelly to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

26. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 499 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

27. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5427 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. All points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 or 6 or rule XXI are waived. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. No other amendment shall be in order except the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Said amendments shall be considered in the order and manner specified in said report.

    Source: Floor

28. 24 June 1992

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 499.

    Source: Floor

29. 24 June 1992

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 499 passed House.

    Source: Floor

30. 26 June 1992

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

31. 23 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Reid with amendments. With written report No. 102-418.

    Source: Committee

32. 23 September 1992

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 699.

    Source: Calendars

33. 23 September 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Reid with amendments. With written report No. 102-418.

    Source: Committee

34. 1 October 1992

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

35. 1 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Reid; Mikulski; Adams; Byrd; Gorton; Bond; Hatfield.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

36. 1 October 1992

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 75-23. Record Vote No: 259.

    Source: Floor

37. 2 October 1992

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate.

    Source: Floor

38. 2 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Lewis (CA) moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

39. 2 October 1992

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to agree to the amendment of the Senate No. 36, which reduces Legislative Branch appropriations by 5% per year for fiscal years 1993, 1994, and 1995, and prohibits unobligated funds in one year to be spent in any succeeding year.

    Source: Floor

40. 2 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Fazio, Smith (FL), Obey, Murtha, Traxler, Lehman (FL), Whitten, Lewis (CA), Porter, Vucanovich, and McDade.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

41. 2 October 1992

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

42. 2 October 1992

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

43. 2 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

44. 2 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Fazio asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

45. 3 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 102-1007 filed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

46. 3 October 1992

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

47. 3 October 1992

    Passed

    Mr. Fazio asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Oct. 3 to file a conference report on H.R. 5427. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

48. 3 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 102-1007 filed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

49. 3 October 1992

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

50. 4 October 1992

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

51. 4 October 1992

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 143 (Roll no. 463).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

52. 4 October 1992

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 143 (Roll no. 463).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

53. 4 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

54. 4 October 1992

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 599 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 5427. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration shall be waived. The conference report shall be considered as read when called up.

    Source: Floor

55. 4 October 1992

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 599, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.

    Source: Floor

56. 4 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Fazio brought up conference report H. Rept. 102-1007 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 599.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

57. 5 October 1992

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

58. 5 October 1992

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

59. 5 October 1992

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

60. 5 October 1992

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 68-30. Record Vote No: 265.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

61. 6 October 1992

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 102-392.

    Source: President

62. 6 October 1992

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

63. 6 October 1992

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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• Conference report filed in House

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in House

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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5427) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and for other purposes.
• related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5427) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and for other purposes, and against the consideration of such conference report.
• amends ← To regulate congressional travel.
• amends ← To provide for the payment of attorney's fees incurred by a nominee in connection with the consideration by the Senate of a nomination to Federal office made by the President.
• amends ← To modify the reimbursement requirements of title III of Public Law 102-166.
• amends ← To establish a bipartisan Senate Task Force to determine which laws can or should appropriately be extended to the Senate.
• amends ← To reduce the legislative branch budget by 15 percent over the next three years, to prohibit the carrying over of funds from one year to the next, and to require an audit of the current staff needs of the Congress.
• amends ← Amendment sought to reduce the appropriation for salaries and expenses of the General Accounting Office by $108 million.
• amends ← An amendment to prohibit the use of funds in Members' clerk hire and official expenses accounts to pay the expenses of legislative service organizations (LSO's).
• amends ← Amendment reduces the appropriation for salaries and expenses by $5.3 million, from $704,409,000 to $699,109,000; and reduce the appropriation for official mail costs of the House by $5.3 million, from $53,011,000 to $47,711,000.

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