HR-2157 : Became Public Law

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019

This bill provides $17.2 billion in FY2019 supplemental appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for expenses related to the consequences of recent wildfires, hurricanes, volcanos, earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters.

The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules.

The bill includes appropriations for

  • the Department of Agriculture,
  • the Department of Commerce,
  • the Department of Justice,
  • the Department of Defense,
  • the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
  • the Department of the Interior,
  • the Department of Energy,
  • the U.S. Coast Guard,
  • the Environmental Protection Agency,
  • the Forest Service,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Government Accountability Office,
  • the Department of Veterans Affairs,
  • the Department of Transportation, and
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-06PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-20.House floor actions
2019-06-06PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2019-06-06FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 45, enrollment corrections on H.R. 2157 have been made.House floor actions
2019-06-05FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-06-03ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-06-03VoteOn motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 58 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H4184-4192)House floor actions
2019-06-03ResolvingDifferencesAt 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
2019-06-03FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2157.House floor actions
2019-06-03ResolvingDifferencesMrs. Lowey moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4184-4195, H4204)House floor actions
2019-05-30FloorMr. Evans asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 2157, and agree to the Senate amendment. Mr. John W. Rose (TN) objected to the consideration of the Senate amendment.House floor actions
2019-05-28FloorMr. Bishop (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 2157, and agree to the Senate amendment. Mr. Massie objected to the consideration of the Senate amendment.House floor actions
2019-05-24FloorMs. Shalala asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 2157, and agree to the Senate amendment. Mr. Roy objected to the consideration of the Senate amendment.House floor actions
2019-05-23FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-05-23VotePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 8. Record Vote Number: 129.Senate
2019-05-23VoteMotion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 9. Record Vote Number: 128.Senate
2019-05-23FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3084-3085)Senate
2019-05-23FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2019-05-15CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 91.Senate
2019-05-14CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2019-05-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-05-10VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 150 (Roll no. 202).House floor actions
2019-05-10VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 - 215 (Roll no. 201).House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Granger motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to increase the Children and Families Services Programs account by $2,880,000,000. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorMs. Granger moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3713)House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2157.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 9.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Fletcher amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Granger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fletcher amendment No. 8.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 7.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Granger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cunningham amendment No. 5.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dunn amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sablan amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Granger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sablan amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Radewagen amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perlmutter amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Granger demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsisons of H.Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2157.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 357 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Abby Finkenauer to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.House floor actions
2019-05-10FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. (consideration: CR H3687-3715; text: CR H3691-3699)House floor actions
2019-05-09FloorRule H. Res. 357 passed House.House floor actions
2019-05-07FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 357 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.House floor actions
2019-04-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Nita M. Lowey [D] (NY-17)
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Policy Area :

Emergency Management
Related Subjects
  • Accounting and auditing
  • Agricultural insurance
  • Agricultural marketing and promotion
  • Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
  • Agricultural research
  • Appropriations
  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Aviation and airports
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Coast guard
  • Congressional agencies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Defense spending
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Economic development
  • Education programs funding
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Employment and training programs
  • Environmental health
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Family services
  • Fires
  • Floods and storm protection
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Government trust funds
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Medical research
  • Mental health
  • Military facilities and property
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Natural disasters
  • Oil and gas
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Public transit
  • Research administration and funding
  • Roads and highways
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Solid waste and recycling
  • Transportation programs funding
  • U.S. territories and protectorates
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Water quality
  • Water resources funding
  • Watersheds
  • Water use and supply
Related Geographic Entities
  • Alaska
  • American Samoa
  • California
  • Caribbean area
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Mississippi River
  • North Carolina
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Puerto Rico
  • South Carolina
  • Utah
  • Virginia
Related Organizations
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Commerce
  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Energy
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Labor
  • Department of the Interior
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Government Accountability Office (GAO)
  • Legal Services Corporation
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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