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H.R. 4502 117th Congress House

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022

Official title: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 19, 2021 Introduced by: Rosa L. DeLauro Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Access BoardAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural insuranceAgricultural marketing and promotion
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Agricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAppropriationsArmy Corps of EngineersCardiovascular and respiratory healthCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Child healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommittee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely DisabledCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCorporation for National and Community ServiceCorporation for Public BroadcastingDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of LaborDepartment of the TreasuryDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDistrict of ColumbiaDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFarm Credit AdministrationFederal Maritime CommissionFederal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceFederal Mine Safety and Health Review CommissionFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHIV/AIDSHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipHousing for the elderly and disabledHumanities programs fundingIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor standardsLabor-management relationsLow- and moderate-income housingMedicaidMedical researchMedicareMedicare Payment Advisory CommissionMental healthMiningMinority educationMississippi RiverMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Council on DisabilityNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)National Mediation BoardNational and community serviceOccupational Safety and Health Review CommissionPension Benefit Guaranty CorporationPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesRailroad Retirement BoardResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSpecial educationStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelephone and wireless communicationU.S. and foreign investmentsVocational and technical educationWages and earningsWater resources fundingWater use and supplyWatershedsWomen's healthWorker safety and health
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 Everywhere this bill has been 38 steps
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Became law
Aug 3, 2021
Received in the Senate.
Jul 29, 2021
The 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.
Jul 29, 2021
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 209 (Roll no. 248).
Jul 29, 2021
Ms. DeLauro moved to table the motion to reconsider
Jul 29, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to reconsider the vote.
Jul 29, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Objection heard.
Jul 29, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 208 (Roll no. 247).
Jul 29, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 246).
Jul 29, 2021
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 29, 2021
Mr. Cole moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H4262)
Jul 29, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 29, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4260-4264)
Jul 27, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2021
POSTPONED 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.
Jul 27, 2021
POSTPONED 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.
Jul 27, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4083-4087)
Jul 27, 2021
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on H.R. 4502 would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 6.
Jul 27, 2021
POSTPONED 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.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - 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.
Jul 27, 2021
POSTPONED 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.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 36.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 29.
Jul 27, 2021
POSTPONED 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.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 4.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 3.
Jul 27, 2021
POSTPONED 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.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 2.
Jul 27, 2021
POSTPONED 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.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment en bloc No. 1.
Jul 27, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4502.
Jul 27, 2021
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.
Jul 27, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 555. (consideration: CR H3933-4083; text: CR H3933-4046)
Jul 27, 2021
Rule H. Res. 555 passed House.
Jul 26, 2021
Rules 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.
Jul 19, 2021
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-96, by Ms. DeLauro.
Jul 19, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69.
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 29, 2021 House · vote #248 Table Motion to Reconsider Passed 219–209 See who voted →
Jul 29, 2021 House · vote #247 On Passage Passed 219–208 See who voted →
Jul 29, 2021 House · vote #246 On Motion to Recommit Failed 208–217 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 9

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

5 agreed to 4 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 87 DeLauro, Rosa L. Amendments en bloc No. 6 comprised of amendments numbered 114, 115, 124, 127, 130, 132, 133, 134, 135, 143, 1… Agreed to Jul 29, 2021
HAMDT 86 DeLauro, Rosa L. Amendments en bloc No. 5 comprised amendments numbered 110, 111, 112, 113, 116, 120, 125, 126, 128, 129, 131,… Agreed to Jul 29, 2021
HAMDT 85 Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria Amendment sought to allow United States researchers to study and examine the potential impacts of several sch… Failed Jul 27, 2021
HAMDT 84 – Amendment sought to strike language that allows federal funding to go to institutions of higher education tha… Failed Jul 27, 2021
HAMDT 83 DeLauro, Rosa L. Amendments en bloc No. 4 comprised of amendments numbered 16, 22, 24, 28, 37, 55, 60, 65, 66, 80, 85, 89, 94,… Failed Jul 27, 2021
HAMDT 82 DeLauro, Rosa L. An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 117-109 as en bloc No. 3… Agreed to Jul 27, 2021
HAMDT 81 DeLauro, Rosa L. Amendments en bloc No. 2 comprised amendments numbered 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 25,… Agreed to Jul 27, 2021
HAMDT 80 DeLauro, Rosa L. Amendments en bloc No. 1 comprised of amendments numbered 23, 67, 95, 123, 154, and 215 printed in Part B of … Failed Jul 27, 2021
HAMDT 79 – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 555, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text… Agreed to Jul 27, 2021
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 Latest action August 3, 2021

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides FY2022 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies.

It includes 7 of the 12 regular FY2022 appropriations bills:

  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; and
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

  • the Department of Labor,
  • the Department of Health and Human Services,
  • the Department of Education,
  • the Department of Agriculture,
  • the Food and Drug Administration,
  • the civil works projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
  • the Department of Energy,
  • the Bureau of Reclamation,
  • the Department of the Treasury,
  • the Executive Office of the President,
  • the judiciary,
  • the District of Columbia,
  • the Department of the Interior,
  • the Environmental Protection Agency,
  • the Forest Service,
  • Department of Defense military construction and family housing activities,
  • the Department of Veterans Affairs,
  • the Department of Transportation,
  • the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
  • several related and independent agencies.
 Related & companion bills 17
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  • HR 4345 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022
  • HR 4372 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
  • HR 4550 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
  • HR 4352 To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust f…
  • HR 4355 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
  • HR 4356 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
  • HR 4549 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
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  • S 2599 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
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  • S 3062 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
  • S 3179 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4502: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4502/
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"H.R. 4502: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4502/.
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H.R. 4502, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4502/.
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