Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Latest action (20 Dec 2019): Signed by President.
What this bill does
H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, is a large omnibus spending bill that funds numerous federal departments and agencies for fiscal year 2020 (October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020). It combines multiple separate appropriations bills—covering Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Energy and Water, Interior, the Legislative Branch, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, State Department and Foreign Operations, and Transportation/Housing and Urban Development—into a single act. It also includes additional divisions addressing immigration program extensions, flood insurance, retirement savings rules, health program extenders, tax-related revenue provisions, and various other policy matters.
The bill affects a broad range of federal agencies, programs, and the people who rely on them, including workers receiving job training and unemployment services through the Department of Labor, students and schools funded through Education Department programs, healthcare and social service programs under HHS, veterans' services, federal employees, and recipients of foreign assistance. Specific provisions set funding levels and rules for programs such as job training grants, Job Corps, unemployment insurance administration, and trade adjustment assistance, among many others across the bill's divisions.
The bill was introduced in March 2019, passed both chambers of Congress, and was signed into law by the President on December 20, 2019. As enacted legislation, it is now in effect and governs federal spending and related policy for the specified fiscal year, with no further congressional action required for it to take effect.
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Official summary
Highlights
This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies.
It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills:
• the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020;
• the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020;
• the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020;
• the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020;
• the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020;
Timeline
20 Dec 2019
Signed by President.
19 Dec 2019
Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1865 by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 23. Record Vote Number: 415.
17 Dec 2019
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 297 - 120 (Roll No. 689).
12 Nov 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
28 Oct 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1865 do?
- H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, is a large omnibus spending bill that funds numerous federal departments and agencies for fiscal year 2020 (October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020). It combines multiple separate appropriations bills—covering Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Energy and Water, Interior, the Legislative Branch, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, State Department and Foreign Operations, and Transportation/Housing and Urban Development—into a single act. It also includes additional divisions addressing immigration program extensions, flood insurance, retirement savings rules, health program extenders, tax-related revenue provisions, and various other policy matters. The bill affects a broad range of federal agencies, programs, and the people who rely on them, including workers receiving job training and unemployment services through the Department of Labor, students and schools funded through Education Department programs, healthcare and social service programs under HHS, veterans' services, federal employees, and recipients of foreign assistance. Specific provisions set funding levels and rules for programs such as job training grants, Job Corps, unemployment insurance administration, and trade adjustment assistance, among many others across the bill's divisions. The bill was introduced in March 2019, passed both chambers of Congress, and was signed into law by the President on December 20, 2019. As enacted legislation, it is now in effect and governs federal spending and related policy for the specified fiscal year, with no further congressional action required for it to take effect.
- Has H.R. 1865 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 1865 has been enacted. Status last updated 20 Dec 2019.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1865?
- H.R. 1865 was sponsored by Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ9, 2013-2024] (Democrat-NJ), with 304 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1865?
- Signed by President. (20 Dec 2019).
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