HR 2942 · 99th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1986

Introduced 1985-07-10· Sponsored by Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 99-151.(1985-11-13)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1985-10-29
Yea 251Nay 164
PassedHouse · 1985-10-29
Yea 251Nay 164

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1986 - Title I: Congressional Operations - Congressional Operations Appropriation Act, 1986 - Appropriates funds for FY 1986 for the operations of the House of Representatives for the following: (1) mileage of Members; (2) House leadership offices; (3) salaries for officers and employees; (4) professional and clerical employees of standing committees; (5) studies and investigations by the Committee on Appropriations; (6) studies by the Committee on the Budget; (7) Members' clerk hire; (8) contingent expenses; and (9) salaries and expenses of standing, special, and select committees. Allows the transfer of amounts among specified House accounts upon the approval of the Committee on Appropriations. Revises provisions relating to allowances for former Speakers to conform certain wages to the House Employees Schedule. Authorizes two additional employees for each of the following: (1) the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee; and (2) the House Republican Conference. Makes appropriations for the following joint items: (1) contingent expenses of the Senate for the Joint Economic Committee and the Joint Committee on Printing; (2) contingent …

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