H.R. 133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 [Including Coronavirus Stimulus & Relief]
Latest action (27 Dec 2020): Signed by President.
What this bill does
H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, is a large year-end omnibus law that combines the twelve annual federal spending bills funding government agencies through September 30, 2021 with a substantial package of coronavirus emergency relief and dozens of unrelated policy provisions. It sets specific funding levels for departments such as Agriculture, Defense, State, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and others, detailing amounts for individual offices, programs, and activities. Separate divisions provide additional COVID-19 response and relief funding, extend or correct expiring programs (such as certain immigration and border authorities), and enact standalone measures on topics including pipeline safety, energy policy, water resources, health insurance transparency, tax provisions, foster care support, and other matters.
The bill affects nearly every part of the federal government and, through its relief and policy titles, the general public, businesses, states, and various sectors such as agriculture, health care, transportation, and immigration. Federal agencies receive their operating budgets and specific program funding through this act, while other titles create, extend, or amend various federal programs and requirements affecting individuals and institutions nationwide.
The bill was introduced in January 2019, passed both chambers of Congress, and was signed into law by the President on December 27, 2020, making it enacted legislation. No further congressional action is required for it to take effect, though agencies will implement its funding and provisions according to the specified fiscal year and effective dates, and future legislation may extend, amend, or build upon several of its temporary provisions.
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Official summary
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
DIVISION A--AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021
This division provides FY2021 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.
The division provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including
the Office of the Secretary,
Executive Operations,
the Office of Civil Rights,
the Economic Research Service,
Timeline
27 Dec 2020
Signed by President.
21 Dec 2020
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
15 Jan 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
10 Jan 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 133 do?
- H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, is a large year-end omnibus law that combines the twelve annual federal spending bills funding government agencies through September 30, 2021 with a substantial package of coronavirus emergency relief and dozens of unrelated policy provisions. It sets specific funding levels for departments such as Agriculture, Defense, State, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and others, detailing amounts for individual offices, programs, and activities. Separate divisions provide additional COVID-19 response and relief funding, extend or correct expiring programs (such as certain immigration and border authorities), and enact standalone measures on topics including pipeline safety, energy policy, water resources, health insurance transparency, tax provisions, foster care support, and other matters. The bill affects nearly every part of the federal government and, through its relief and policy titles, the general public, businesses, states, and various sectors such as agriculture, health care, transportation, and immigration. Federal agencies receive their operating budgets and specific program funding through this act, while other titles create, extend, or amend various federal programs and requirements affecting individuals and institutions nationwide. The bill was introduced in January 2019, passed both chambers of Congress, and was signed into law by the President on December 27, 2020, making it enacted legislation. No further congressional action is required for it to take effect, though agencies will implement its funding and provisions according to the specified fiscal year and effective dates, and future legislation may extend, amend, or build upon several of its temporary provisions.
- Has H.R. 133 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 133 has been enacted. Status last updated 27 Dec 2020.
- Who sponsored H.R. 133?
- H.R. 133 was sponsored by Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28] (Democrat-TX), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 133?
- Signed by President. (27 Dec 2020).
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