HR-4502 : Still Just a Bill

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides FY2022 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor for

  • the Employment and Training Administration,
  • the Employee Benefits Security Administration,
  • the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,
  • the Wage and Hour Division,
  • the Office of Labor-Management Standards,
  • the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs,
  • the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs,
  • the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
  • the Mine Safety and Health Administration,
  • the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
  • the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and
  • Departmental Management.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for

  • the Health Resources and Services Administration,
  • the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
  • the National Institutes of Health,
  • the Advanced Research Projects Agency For Health,
  • the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
  • the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,
  • the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
  • the Administration for Children and Families,
  • the Administration for Community Living, and
  • the Office of the Secretary.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Education for

  • Education for the Disadvantaged;
  • Impact Aid;
  • School Improvement Programs;
  • Indian Education;
  • Innovation and Improvement;
  • Safe Schools and Citizenship Education;
  • English Language Acquisition;
  • Special Education;
  • Rehabilitation Services;
  • Special Institutions for Persons with Disabilities;
  • Career, Technical, and Adult Education;
  • Student Financial Assistance;
  • Student Aid Administration;
  • Higher Education;
  • Howard University;
  • the College Housing and Academic Facilities Loan Program;
  • the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account;
  • the Institute of Education Sciences; and
  • Departmental Management.

The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including

  • the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled,
  • the Corporation for National and Community Service,
  • the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,
  • the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,
  • the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission,
  • the Institute of Museum and Library Services,
  • the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission,
  • the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission,
  • the National Council on Disability,
  • the National Labor Relations Board,
  • the National Mediation Board,
  • the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission,
  • the Railroad Retirement Board, and
  • the Social Security Administration.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-08-03IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2021-07-29FloorThe Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4502.House floor actions
2021-07-29VoteOn motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 209 (Roll no. 248).House floor actions
2021-07-29ResolvingDifferencesMs. DeLauro moved to table the motion to reconsiderHouse floor actions
2021-07-29FloorMr. Pallone moved to reconsider the vote.House floor actions
2021-07-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Objection heard.House floor actions
2021-07-29VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 208 (Roll no. 247).House floor actions
2021-07-29VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 246).House floor actions
2021-07-29FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2021-07-29FloorMr. Cole moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H4262)House floor actions
2021-07-29FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2021-07-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4260-4264)House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 4502 would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4083-4087)House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 4502 would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 6.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 5, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 5, as modified.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 36, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bergman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 36.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 29.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Simpson demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 4.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 3.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Womack demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 2.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Womack demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 1.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4502.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4502 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 555. (consideration: CR H3933-4083; text: CR H3933-4046)House floor actions
2021-07-27FloorRule H. Res. 555 passed House.House floor actions
2021-07-26FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 555 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4502 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2021-07-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69.House floor actions
2021-07-19CommitteeThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-96, by Ms. DeLauro.House floor actions
2021-07-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
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