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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.
People & committees
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] · R–CA
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 352).
House roll call 352 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 352).
House roll call 352 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 351).
House roll call 351 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mr. Espaillat moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H4607)
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8772.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8772.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Nick LaLota to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1341 and Rule XVIII.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1341. (consideration: CR H4593-4609)
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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-555, by Mr. Valadao.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-555, by Mr. Valadao.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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.
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.
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.
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