A bill to provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 28, 1995

Amends specified Federal law (a joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996, Public Law 104-56) to provide for reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations from November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R–NM

Committees

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

11 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jan 2, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
Dec 21, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Dec 21, 1995
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 1995
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 1995
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 20, 1995
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 20, 1995
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S19019-19020)
Dec 20, 1995
Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 1995
Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S19019-19020)
Nov 28, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Nov 28, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S17667)
Nov 28, 1995
Introduced in Senate

Primary sources

Bill text & related measures

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Referred in House · Dec 21, 1995 Formatted Text PDF
Engrossed in Senate · Dec 20, 1995 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · Nov 28, 1995 Formatted Text PDF

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Discuss S.1429, 104th Congress: A bill to provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-bill/1429

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1995-12-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/s1429/BILLS-104s1429rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:58:53Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.1429 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.1429, 104th Congress: A bill to provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-bill/1429

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1995-12-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/s1429/BILLS-104s1429rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:58:53Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1429 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.1429, 104th Congress: A bill to provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-bill/1429

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1995-12-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/s1429/BILLS-104s1429rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:58:53Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.1429, 104th Congress: A bill to provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-bill/1429

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1995-12-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/s1429/BILLS-104s1429rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:58:53Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1429 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.