HJRES-71 : Still Just a Bill

District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Allows the District of Columbia to expend local funds under the heading "District of Columbia Funds" for such programs and activities under title IV of H.R. 2786 (113th Congress), as reported by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, at the rate set forth under "District of Columbia Funds--Summary of Expenses" as included in the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-127), as modified as of the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Provides such appropriations under the authority and conditions as provided under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (division F of P.L. 113-6) and makes them available to the extent and in the manner that would be provided by such Act.

Makes appropriations and funds made available and authority granted under this joint resolution available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution, (2) enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2014 without any provision for such project or activity, or (3) December 15, 2013.

Makes appropriations and funds made available and authority granted under this joint resolution available without regard to the time limitations for submission and approval of apportionments, without waiver of any other provision of law governing the apportionment of funds.

Expresses the sense of Congress that this joint resolution may also be referred to as the Provide Local Funding for the District of Columbia Act.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-10-03CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204 pursuant to the order of Oct. 2, 2013.Senate
2013-10-03IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read the first time pursuant to the order of Oct. 2, 2013.Senate
2013-10-02FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2013-10-02FloorOn passage Passed by voice vote. (text: CR H6133)House floor actions
2013-10-02FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6138)House floor actions
2013-10-02FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 71.House floor actions
2013-10-02FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 70, H.J. Res. 71, H.J. Res. 72, H.J. Res. 73, and H.R. 3230. The resolution provides for 30 minutes of debate on each measure and provides for one motion to recommit each measure. The resolution also provides that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of October 6, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.House floor actions
2013-10-02FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H6133-6138)House floor actions
2013-10-02FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 70, H.J. Res. 71, H.J. Res. 72, H.J. Res. 73, and H.R. 3230. The resolution provides for 30 minutes of debate on each measure and provides for one motion to recommit each measure. The resolution also provides that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of October 6, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.House floor actions
2013-10-01VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 265 - 163 (Roll no. 507).House floor actions
2013-10-01FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6089-6090)House floor actions
2013-10-01FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2013-10-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 71.House floor actions
2013-10-01FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6077-6082; text of measure as introduced: CR H6077)House floor actions
2013-10-01FloorMr. Crenshaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.House floor actions
2013-10-01IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Appropriations.House floor actions
2013-10-01IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4]
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
See Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • District of Columbia
  • State and local finance

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