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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025

Introduced: June 17, 2024 Introduced by: Valadao, David G. Republican · California See on congress.gov
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Jul 11, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jackson (TX) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2024
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 352).
Jul 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 351).
Jul 11, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 11, 2024
Mr. Espaillat moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H4607)
Jul 11, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 11, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 11, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8772.
Jul 11, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1341, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson (TX) amendment No. 4.
Jul 11, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Valadao demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1341, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 3.
Jul 11, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1341, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 2.
Jul 11, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huizenga demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1341, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 1.
Jul 11, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8772.
Jul 11, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable Nick LaLota to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul 11, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1341 and Rule XVIII.
Jul 11, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jul 11, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4593-4609)
Jul 9, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1341 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 8772, H.R. 7637 and H.R. 7700 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8772 under a structured rule and H.R. 8281, H.J. Res. 165, H.R. 7700, and H.R. 7637 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jun 17, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
Jun 17, 2024
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-555, by Mr. Valadao.
May 22, 2024
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 118-620.
May 15, 2024
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 118-620.
May 8, 2024
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to measure being received from the House. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 118-620.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 11, 2024 House · vote #352 On Passage Failed 205213 See who voted →
Jul 11, 2024 House · vote #351 On Motion to Recommit Failed 206211 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 4

1 agreed to 3 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 1,086 Jackson, Ronny Amendment sought to reduce funding for the Office of the Attending Physician to fiscal year 2020 levels. Failed Jul 11, 2024
HAMDT 1,085 Self, Keith An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 118-578 to prohibit funds for the charging of electric vehicl… Failed Jul 11, 2024
HAMDT 1,084 Self, Keith An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 118-578 to prohibit funds from being used to impose a COVID-1… Agreed to Jul 11, 2024
HAMDT 1,083 Huizenga, Bill Amendment sought to prohibit funds in this Act from being made available to the Congressional Office for Inte… Failed Jul 11, 2024
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025

This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives and joint items such as

  • the Joint Economic Committee,
  • the Joint Committee on Taxation,
  • the Office of the Attending Physician, and
  • the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

In addition, the bill provides FY2025 appropriations for

  • the Capitol Police;
  • the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights;
  • the Congressional Budget Office;
  • the Architect of the Capitol;
  • the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office;
  • the Government Publishing Office;
  • the Government Accountability Office;
  • Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and
  • the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the Senate are not included in the House bill.)

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

What's happening now July 11, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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