Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Jan 2016): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
What this bill does
H.R. 4371, the "Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016," is a bill that proposes to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. It would restrict federal agencies from using appropriated funds for various activities. These restrictions cover a wide range of policy areas, including tobacco products, greenhouse gas emissions, fisheries, exports to Cuba, endangered species, water and air quality, hydraulic fracturing, truck size limits, housing discrimination, investment advice fiduciary standards, tax-exempt status determinations, the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, immigration, and the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Additionally, the bill authorizes a land exchange in Alaska to facilitate road construction for emergency medical access.
The bill also includes provisions that would affect how federal immigration laws are enforced at the state and local levels. It would potentially bar states and local governments from receiving certain federal funds if they prevent their law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. This measure is referred to as the "Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act."
H.R. 4371 was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 12, 2016, and its current status is "Introduced." It has been referred to multiple committees for consideration of its various provisions.
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Official summary
Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016
This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 to restrict federal agencies from using appropriations for certain activities.
The bill includes restrictions that affect policy and regulations in areas, including:
• tobacco products,
• greenhouse gas emissions,
• fisheries,
• exports to Cuba,
• endangered species,
Timeline
19 Jan 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4371 do?
- H.R. 4371, the "Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016," is a bill that proposes to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. It would restrict federal agencies from using appropriated funds for various activities. These restrictions cover a wide range of policy areas, including tobacco products, greenhouse gas emissions, fisheries, exports to Cuba, endangered species, water and air quality, hydraulic fracturing, truck size limits, housing discrimination, investment advice fiduciary standards, tax-exempt status determinations, the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, immigration, and the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Additionally, the bill authorizes a land exchange in Alaska to facilitate road construction for emergency medical access. The bill also includes provisions that would affect how federal immigration laws are enforced at the state and local levels. It would potentially bar states and local governments from receiving certain federal funds if they prevent their law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. This measure is referred to as the "Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act." H.R. 4371 was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 12, 2016, and its current status is "Introduced." It has been referred to multiple committees for consideration of its various provisions.
- Has H.R. 4371 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4371. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4371?
- H.R. 4371 was sponsored by Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] (R-CO), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4371?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. (19 Jan 2016).
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