United States · Law · HR
H.R. 8061 (96th)
District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1981
Introduced
28 August 1980
Last action
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Status
Public Law 96-530.
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Summary
District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1981 - Makes appropriations for Federal payment and loans for capital outlay to the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1981. Makes appropriations for the Federal contribution to the Police Officers and Fire Fighters', Teachers', and Judges' Retirement Funds and for reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in connection with inauguration and demonstration activities. Appropriates amounts out of the general fund for the District of Columbia for the following: (1) governmental direction and support, with limitations in expenditures for official purposes by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia; (2) economic development and regulation; (3) public safety and justice; (4) the public education system; (5) human support services; (6) transportation services and assistance; (7) environmental services and supply; (8) personal services; (9) reimbursement of inaugural expenses; (10) establishment of a Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund and repayment of loans and interest; and (11) capital outlays. Requires that vouchers for expenditures be audited before payment by the designated certifying official, and that such vouchers be paid by checks issued by the designated disbursing official. Specifies that amounts appropriated for particular purposes shall be considered the maximum amounts which may be expended. Sets forth limitations on mileage allowances for privately owned vehicles used for the performance of official duties. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated under this Act for regulations or orders requiring the installation of meters in taxicabs. Appropriates from the District's applicable funds such sums as may be necessary for the payment of judgments against the District. Makes appropriations available for the payment of public assistance. Prohibits any part of any appropriation contained in this Act from being available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, unless expressly so provided. Sets forth limitations on funds used to compensate chauffeurs or drivers, overtime or temporary positions, and travel and per diem costs outside the District, Maryland, and Virginia. Sets forth limitations on the number of employees for the District of Columbia. Prohibits the use of funds for educational purposes for partisan political activities. Requires the District to submit the fiscal year 1982 budget to Congress not later than February 1, 1981. Appropriates from applicable funds of the District such sums as may be necessary for payments authorized by the District of Columbia Revenue Recovery Act of 1977. Prohibits the use of funds contained in this Act to pay the salary of any employee of the government of the District of Columbia whose name and salary are not available for public inspection. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to perform abortions except: (1) where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term; or (2) for the medical procedures necessary for the victims of rape or incest, when such rape or incest has been promptly reported to a law enforcement agency or public health service. Allows the use of funds to pay for drugs or devices to prevent implantation of the fertilized ovum or for medical procedures necessary for the termination of an ectopic pregnancy.
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6 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 16 December 1980
Conference report filed in House
summary · EN · 21 November 1980
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 17 November 1980
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 19 September 1980
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 3 September 1980
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 August 1980
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/8061
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hr/8061