Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019
Latest action (15 Feb 2019): Signed by President.
What this bill does
H.J.Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, provides annual funding for several federal departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. It combines seven separate appropriations bills into one package, covering the Department of Homeland Security, Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, Commerce, Justice, and Science, Financial Services and General Government, Interior and the Environment, State and Foreign Operations, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. It also includes a set of immigration-related extensions, technical corrections to prior law, and administrative provisions such as reporting requirements to Congress.
The bill affects a broad range of federal operations and the public who rely on them, including border security and immigration enforcement agencies (Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service), agricultural and food safety programs, federal law enforcement and scientific research agencies, housing and transportation programs, and the courts and other government offices. It sets specific funding levels, restrictions on how funds may be used, and reporting obligations for agency officials. It also authorizes a one-time payment to the widow of a deceased member of Congress and renames a wildfire-related law enacted in 2018.
The bill was introduced in the House on January 22, 2019, passed both chambers, and was signed into law by the President on February 15, 2019, making it enacted legislation rather than a pending proposal. No further congressional action is required.
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Official summary
Highlights
This bill provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies.
It includes 7 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills:
• the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019;
• the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;
• the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;
• the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019;
• the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;
Timeline
15 Feb 2019
Signed by President.
14 Feb 2019
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 300 - 128 (Roll No. 87).
14 Feb 2019
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 16. Record Vote Number: 26.
25 Jan 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
24 Jan 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 180 (Roll no. 51).
Common questions
- What does H.J.Res. 31 do?
- H.J.Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, provides annual funding for several federal departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. It combines seven separate appropriations bills into one package, covering the Department of Homeland Security, Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, Commerce, Justice, and Science, Financial Services and General Government, Interior and the Environment, State and Foreign Operations, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. It also includes a set of immigration-related extensions, technical corrections to prior law, and administrative provisions such as reporting requirements to Congress. The bill affects a broad range of federal operations and the public who rely on them, including border security and immigration enforcement agencies (Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service), agricultural and food safety programs, federal law enforcement and scientific research agencies, housing and transportation programs, and the courts and other government offices. It sets specific funding levels, restrictions on how funds may be used, and reporting obligations for agency officials. It also authorizes a one-time payment to the widow of a deceased member of Congress and renames a wildfire-related law enacted in 2018. The bill was introduced in the House on January 22, 2019, passed both chambers, and was signed into law by the President on February 15, 2019, making it enacted legislation rather than a pending proposal. No further congressional action is required.
- Has H.J.Res. 31 become law?
- Yes. H.J.Res. 31 has been enacted. Status last updated 15 Feb 2019.
- Who sponsored H.J.Res. 31?
- H.J.Res. 31 was sponsored by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA40, 2013-2022] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.J.Res. 31?
- Signed by President. (15 Feb 2019).
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