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H.R. 2471Became Law

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 15, 2022)

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas.

The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2022. These bills include

  • the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022; and
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022.

The bill provides supplemental appropriations for several federal agencies to assist Ukraine in responding to the attack by Russia. For example, the bill provides funding for emergency food assistance, migration and refugee assistance, defense equipment, economic assistance, and enforcing sanctions against Russia.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • several immigration-related authorities and programs;
  • the Department of Agriculture's livestock mandatory reporting program;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent people or entities convicted of certain criminal offenses (e.g., sexual abuse and trafficking);
  • the authority for the Department of Health and Human Services to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System;
  • the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;
  • the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency;
  • programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking;
  • intelligence activities and programs; and
  • the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) enhanced-use leasing authority.

The bill also includes several additional provisions that address a wide range of policy issues and programs, including:

  • the regulation of synthetic nicotine;
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs;
  • fraud targeting the elderly;
  • deceptive acts or practices targeting Native Americans;
  • carbon monoxide poisoning;
  • salaries for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical positions;
  • VA cemetery grants;
  • credit union governance;
  • the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark interest rate;
  • recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti;
  • reporting requirements and law enforcement activities related to cybercrimes;
  • the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program;
  • the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program; and
  • the normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries.

What just happenedMar 15, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-103.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 R
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  1. Mar 15, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-103.

  2. Mar 15, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-103.

  3. Mar 15, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 15, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 14, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 14, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 11, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 10, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2471, under the order of 3/10/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 31. Record Vote Number: 78.

  9. Mar 10, 2022NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2471, under the order of 3/10/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 31. Record Vote Number: 78.

  10. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471 with an amendment (SA 4984) withdrawn in Senate.

  11. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Appropriations the House message to accompany H.R. 2471 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4986) withdrawn in Senate.

    Appropriations Committee
  12. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Appropriations the House message to accompany H.R. 2471 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4986) made in Senate. (CR S1089)

    Appropriations Committee
  13. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471 with an amendment (SA 4984) made in Senate. (CR S1089)

  14. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2471 made in Senate. (CR S1089)

  15. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1088-1089, S1110-1111)

  16. Mar 10, 2022Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

  17. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  18. Mar 9, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  19. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Table motion to reconsider second divided question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 180 (Roll no. 68). (text: CR H1405-1407)

  20. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH82000

    Mr. Gomez moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote

  21. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41930

    Aguilar moved to reconsider the vote.

  22. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41541

    Table motion to reconsider first divided question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 270 - 157 (Roll no. 67).

  23. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH82000

    Mr. Beyer moved to table the motion to reconsider first divided question

  24. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41540

    Mr. Pallone moved to reconsider first divided question.

  25. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Objection heard.

  26. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion to agree in Senate amendment with amendment (remaining divisions) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 171, 1 Present (Roll no. 66).

  27. Mar 9, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree in Senate amendment with amendment (remaining divisions) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 171, 1 Present (Roll no. 66).

  28. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Ms. DeLauro moved that the House concur in Senate amendment with amendment (remaining divisions). (consideration: CR H1415-1418)

  29. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion to agree in Senate amendment with amendment (divisions B, C, F, X, Z, titles 2 and 3 of division N) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 361 - 69 (Roll no. 65).

  30. Mar 9, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree in Senate amendment with amendment (divisions B, C, F, X, Z, titles 2 and 3 of division N) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 361 - 69 (Roll no. 65).

  31. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the first portion of the divided question.

  32. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 2471.

  33. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on concurring in the Senate amendment with amendment (divisions B, C, F, X, Z, titles 2 and 3 of division N), and by voice vote, annouced that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Granger demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further proceedings were postponed.

  34. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Ms. DeLauro moved that the House concur in Senate amendment with amendment (divisions B, C, F, X, Z, titles 2 and 3 of division N). (consideration: CR H1407-1413)

  35. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 973, the previous question was ordered on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 2471.

  36. Mar 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 973, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 2471.

  37. Mar 9, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Ms. DeLauro moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.

  38. Jan 18, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  39. Jan 13, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  40. Jan 13, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  41. Jan 13, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S226)

  42. Jan 13, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  43. Jan 13, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  44. Jul 12, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  45. Jun 29, 2021FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3258-3260)

  46. Jun 29, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3258-3260)

  47. Jun 29, 2021FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 2471 are considered vacated.

  48. Jun 28, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  49. Jun 28, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2471.

  50. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3179-3183; text: CR H3180-3181)

  51. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  52. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  53. Apr 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  54. Apr 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  55. Apr 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  56. Apr 13, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 15, 202249

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas.

The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2022. These bills include

  • the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022; and
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022.

The bill provides supplemental appropriations for several federal agencies to assist Ukraine in responding to the attack by Russia. For example, the bill provides funding for emergency food assistance, migration and refugee assistance, defense equipment, economic assistance, and enforcing sanctions against Russia.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • several immigration-related authorities and programs;
  • the Department of Agriculture's livestock mandatory reporting program;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent people or entities convicted of certain criminal offenses (e.g., sexual abuse and trafficking);
  • the authority for the Department of Health and Human Services to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System;
  • the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;
  • the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency;
  • programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking;
  • intelligence activities and programs; and
  • the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) enhanced-use leasing authority.

The bill also includes several additional provisions that address a wide range of policy issues and programs, including:

  • the regulation of synthetic nicotine;
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs;
  • fraud targeting the elderly;
  • deceptive acts or practices targeting Native Americans;
  • carbon monoxide poisoning;
  • salaries for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical positions;
  • VA cemetery grants;
  • credit union governance;
  • the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark interest rate;
  • recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti;
  • reporting requirements and law enforcement activities related to cybercrimes;
  • the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program;
  • the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program; and
  • the normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries.
Senate agreed to House amendmentMar 10, 202274

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas.

The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2022. These bills include

  • the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022; and
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022.

The bill provides supplemental appropriations for several federal agencies to assist Ukraine in responding to the attack by Russia. For example, the bill provides funding for emergency food assistance, migration and refugee assistance, defense equipment, economic assistance, and enforcing sanctions against Russia.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • several immigration-related authorities and programs;
  • the Department of Agriculture's livestock mandatory reporting program;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent people or entities convicted of certain criminal offenses (e.g., sexual abuse and trafficking);
  • the authority for the Department of Health and Human Services to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System;
  • the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;
  • the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency;
  • programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking;
  • intelligence activities and programs; and
  • the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) enhanced-use leasing authority.

The bill also includes several additional provisions that address a wide range of policy issues and programs, including:

  • the regulation of synthetic nicotine;
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs;
  • fraud targeting the elderly;
  • deceptive acts or practices targeting Native Americans;
  • carbon monoxide poisoning;
  • salaries for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical positions;
  • VA cemetery grants;
  • credit union governance;
  • the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark interest rate;
  • recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti;
  • reporting requirements and law enforcement activities related to cybercrimes;
  • the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program;
  • the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program; and
  • the normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries.
House agreed to Senate amendmentMar 9, 202259

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas.

The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2022. These bills include

  • the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022;
  • the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022; and
  • the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022.

The bill provides supplemental appropriations for several federal agencies to assist Ukraine in responding to the attack by Russia. For example, the bill provides funding for emergency food assistance, migration and refugee assistance, defense equipment, economic assistance, and enforcing sanctions against Russia.

In addition, the bill reauthorizes several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the National Flood Insurance Program;
  • several immigration-related authorities and programs;
  • the Department of Agriculture's livestock mandatory reporting program;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent people or entities convicted of certain criminal offenses (e.g., sexual abuse and trafficking);
  • the authority for the Department of Health and Human Services to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System;
  • the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;
  • the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency;
  • programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking;
  • intelligence activities and programs; and
  • the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) enhanced-use leasing authority.

The bill also includes several additional provisions that address a wide range of policy issues and programs, including:

  • the regulation of synthetic nicotine;
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs;
  • fraud targeting the elderly;
  • deceptive acts or practices targeting Native Americans;
  • carbon monoxide poisoning;
  • salaries for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical positions;
  • VA cemetery grants;
  • credit union governance;
  • the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark interest rate;
  • recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti;
  • reporting requirements and law enforcement activities related to cybercrimes;
  • the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program;
  • the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program; and
  • the normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries.
Passed SenateJan 13, 202255

Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act

This bill revises reporting and strategy requirements related to recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti.

Specifically, the bill repeals existing reporting and strategy requirements related to earthquake recovery and economic assistance for Haiti. Further, the bill directs the Department of State to undertake specific initiatives that prioritize and assess the protection and preservation of human rights, the promotion of press and assembly freedoms and the protection of journalists, anticorruption efforts, and a strategy of post-disaster and post-pandemic recovery and development efforts.

The State Department must also submit a report concerning the July 7, 2021, assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Passed HouseJun 29, 202153

Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act

This bill revises reporting and strategy requirements related to recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti.

Specifically, the bill repeals existing reporting and strategy requirements related to earthquake recovery and economic assistance for Haiti. Further, the bill directs the Department of State to undertake specific initiatives that prioritize and assess the protection and preservation of human rights, the promotion of press and assembly freedoms and the protection of journalists, anticorruption efforts, and a strategy of post-disaster and post-pandemic recovery and development efforts.

Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2021

Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act

This bill revises reporting and strategy requirements related to recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti.

Specifically, the bill repeals existing reporting and strategy requirements related to earthquake recovery and economic assistance for Haiti. Further, the bill directs the Department of State to undertake specific initiatives that prioritize and assess the protection and preservation of human rights, the promotion of press and assembly freedoms and the protection of journalists, anticorruption efforts, and a strategy of post-disaster and post-pandemic recovery and development efforts.