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~~The legislative branch~~ The budget request was submitted on April 9, 2021 ($6.084 billion, +14.7%, not including supplemental budget request was submitted on April 9, 2021 ($6.084 billion, +14.7%, not including supplemental
funding). The House held hearings in February, March, and June. The Senate held two hearings in April.funding). The House held hearings in February, March, and June. The Senate held two hearings in April. On June 24, 2021, On June 24, 2021,
the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch held a markup of the FY2022 legislative the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch held a markup of the FY2022 legislative
branch appropriations bill and ordered it reported by voice vote. The full House Appropriations Committee marked up the branch appropriations bill and ordered it reported by voice vote. The full House Appropriations Committee marked up the
bill on June 29, 2021, and ordered it reported, with a manager’s amendment, by roll call vote (33-25, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. bill on June 29, 2021, and ordered it reported, with a manager’s amendment, by roll call vote (33-25, H.R. 4346, H.Rept.
117-80). The House passed the bill on July 28, 2021. It would 117-80). The House passed the bill on July 28, 2021. It would ~~provide~~have provided $4.802 billion, a $581.9 million increase (+13.8%) $4.802 billion, a $581.9 million increase (+13.8%)
from the comparable 2021 enacted level (not including FY2021 emergency supplemental appropriations and not including from the comparable 2021 enacted level (not including FY2021 emergency supplemental appropriations and not including
~~Senate items).~~
~~Previously, over the past decade~~Senate items). On October 18, 2021, the chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Patrick Leahy, released drafts of nine appropriations bills, including one funding the legislative branch. The legislative branch draft bill would have provided $5.923 billion, a $618.8 million increase (+11.7%) from the comparable 2021 enacted level (not including emergency supplemental appropriations and including House items). Four continuing appropriations resolutions (CRs) provided funding for legislative branch activities (P.L. 117-43, through December 3, 2021; P.L. 117-70, through February 18, 2022; P.L. 117-86, through March 11, 2022; and P.L. 117-95, through March 15, 2022) prior to the enactment of the FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-103) on March 15, 2022. Division I of the act provides $5.924 billion for legislative branch activities for FY2022 (+11.7%). Previously:
 The FY2021 level of $5.304 billion represented an increase of $255.0 million (+5.1%) from the FY2020  The FY2021 level of $5.304 billion represented an increase of $255.0 million (+5.1%) from the FY2020
level, not including the FY2021 supplemental. level, not including the FY2021 supplemental.
 The FY2020 level of $5.049 billion represented an increase of $202.8 million (+4.2%) from the FY2019  The FY2020 level of $5.049 billion represented an increase of $202.8 million (+4.2%) from the FY2019
level, not including the FY2020 supplemental. level, not including the FY2020 supplemental.
 The FY2019 level of $4.836 billion represented an increase of $136.0 million (+2.9%) from FY2018, not  The FY2019 level of $4.836 billion represented an increase of $136.0 million (+2.9%) from FY2018, not
including the FY2019 supplemental. including the FY2019 supplemental.
 The FY2018 level of $4.700 billion represented an increase of $260.0 million (+5.9%) from FY2017.  The FY2018 level of $4.700 billion represented an increase of $260.0 million (+5.9%) from FY2017.
 The FY2017 level of $4.440 billion represented increase of $77.0 million (+1.7%) from FY2016.  The FY2017 level of $4.440 billion represented increase of $77.0 million (+1.7%) from FY2016.
 The FY2016 level of $4.363 billion represented an increase of $63.0 million (+1.5%) from FY2015.  The FY2016 level of $4.363 billion represented an increase of $63.0 million (+1.5%) from FY2015.
 The FY2015 level of $4.300 billion represented an increase of $41.7 million (+1.0%) from FY2014.  The FY2015 level of $4.300 billion represented an increase of $41.7 million (+1.0%) from FY2014.
 The FY2014 level of $4.259 billion represented an increase of $198 million (+4.9%) from FY2013.  The FY2014 level of $4.259 billion represented an increase of $198 million (+4.9%) from FY2013.
 The FY2013 level of $4.061 billion represented a decrease of $246 million (-5.6%), including the  The FY2013 level of $4.061 billion represented a decrease of $246 million (-5.6%), including the
sequestration and rescission, from FY2012. sequestration and rescission, from FY2012.
 The FY2012 level of $4.307 billion represented a decrease of $236.9 million (-5.2%) from FY2011.  The FY2012 level of $4.307 billion represented a decrease of $236.9 million (-5.2%) from FY2011.
 The FY2011 level of $4.543 billion represented a decrease of $125.1 million (-2.7%) from the $4.669  The FY2011 level of $4.543 billion represented a decrease of $125.1 million (-2.7%) from the $4.669
billion provided for FY2010. billion provided for FY2010.
The smallest of the appropriations bills, the legislative branch bill comprises approximately 0.4% of total discretionary The smallest of the appropriations bills, the legislative branch bill comprises approximately 0.4% of total discretionary
budget authority. budget authority.

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FY2022 Consideration: Overview of Actions
The first section of this report provides an overview of the consideration of FY2022 legislative The first section of this report provides an overview of the consideration of FY2022 legislative
branch appropriations, with subsections covering each actionbranch appropriations, with subsections covering each action ~~to date~~, including , including
 the initial submission of the request on April 9, 2021 ($6.084 billion, +14.7%, not  the initial submission of the request on April 9, 2021 ($6.084 billion, +14.7%, not
including supplemental funding); including supplemental funding);
 hearings held by the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the  hearings held by the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the
Legislative Branch in February and March,1 and the Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch in February and March,1 and the Senate Appropriations
Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch in April; Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch in April;
 a markup of the FY2022 legislative branch appropriations bill by the House  a markup of the FY2022 legislative branch appropriations bill by the House
Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch on June 24, Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch on June 24,
2021; 2021;
 a markup of the FY2022 legislative branch appropriations bill by the House  a markup of the FY2022 legislative branch appropriations bill by the House
Appropriations Committee on June 29, 2021 (H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80); Appropriations Committee on June 29, 2021 (H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80);
 consideration of the suballocation of budget allocations by the House  consideration of the suballocation of budget allocations by the House
Appropriations Committee, also on June 29, 2021; Appropriations Committee, also on June 29, 2021;
 agreement in the House on a special rule for consideration of H.R. 4346 (H.Res.  agreement in the House on a special rule for consideration of H.R. 4346 (H.Res.
567) on July 28, 2021; 567) on July 28, 2021;
 consideration and passage in the House of H.R. 4346 (215-207) on July 28, 2021;  consideration and passage in the House of H.R. 4346 (215-207) on July 28, 2021;
 consideration of FY2021 emergency supplemental appropriations, which were  consideration of FY2021 emergency supplemental appropriations, which were
enacted on July 30, 2021 (H.R. 3237, P.L. 117-31); enacted on July 30, 2021 (H.R. 3237, P.L. 117-31); ~~and~~
~~ the enactment of a continuing appropriations resolution (CR) providing funding~~
~~for legislative branch activities through December 3, 2021 (P.L. 117-43, enacted~~
~~September 30, 2021)~~  the release of a draft legislative branch appropriations bill and explanatory statement by Senator Patrick Leahy, the chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on October 18, 2021;  the enactment of four continuing appropriations resolutions (CRs) providing funding for legislative branch activities (P.L. 117-43, through December 3, 2021; P.L. 117-70, through February 18, 2022; P.L. 117-86, through March 11, 2022; and P.L. 117-95, through March 15, 2022); and  the enactment of the FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-103) on March 15, 2022. Division I provides funding for legislative branch activities. .
It is followed by a section on prior-year actions and funding, which contains a historical table and It is followed by a section on prior-year actions and funding, which contains a historical table and
figure. figure.
The report then provides an overview of the FY2022 budget requests of individual legislative The report then provides an overview of the FY2022 budget requests of individual legislative
branch agencies and entities. branch agencies and entities.
Table 5 througthrough Table 9 list enacted funding levels for FY2021list enacted funding levels for FY2021, and the FY2022 requested, House-passed, Senate draft, and enacted ~~and the requested and House-~~
~~passed~~ levels for FY2022, while t levels for FY2022, while the Appendix lists House, Senate, and conference bills and lists House, Senate, and conference bills and
reports; public law numbers; and enactment dates since FY1998. reports; public law numbers; and enactment dates since FY1998.

1 The full committee also held a Member day hearing on June 9, 2021. 1 The full committee also held a Member day hearing on June 9, 2021.
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Status of FY2022 Appropriations: Dates and Documents
Table 1. Status of Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2022
Committee Conference Report
~~Committee~~ Markup

Approval

House
House
Senate
Senate Conference
House
Senate
Report Passage Report
~~Passage Report~~ Passage
Report
House
Senate
Public Law
6/29/2021 6/29/2021

7/1/2021 7/1/2021
7/28/2021 7/28/2021
Draft issued

3/15/2022; H.R. 4346; (215-207) H.R. 4346; (215-207)
~~H.Rept.~~
~~117-80~~
10/18/2021 by P.L. 117-103 H.Rept. the chair of 117-80 the Senate Committee on Appropriations Source: Congressional Research Service examination of congress.gov data. Congressional Research Service examination of congress.gov data.
Notes: In recent years, the House has held a subcommittee markup prior to the ful committee markup. The In recent years, the House has held a subcommittee markup prior to the ful committee markup. The
subcommittee markup was held on June 24, 2021. subcommittee markup was held on June 24, 2021.
Submission of FY2022 Budget Request on April 9, 2021
The White House submitted itsThe White House submitted its budget for FY2022, which includes the legislative branch budget budget for FY2022, which includes the legislative branch budget
request,request, on April 9, 2021. As explained by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB),2 on April 9, 2021. As explained by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB),2
The budget covers the agencies of all three branches of Government—Executive, The budget covers the agencies of all three branches of Government—Executive,
Legislative, and Judicial—and provides information on Government-sponsored Legislative, and Judicial—and provides information on Government-sponsored
enterprises. In accordance with law or established practice, OMB includes information on enterprises. In accordance with law or established practice, OMB includes information on
agencies of the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and certain Executive Branch agencies of the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and certain Executive Branch
agencies as submitted by those agencies without change. agencies as submitted by those agencies without change.
The independence of the submissions by the legislative branch agencies and entities is codified in The independence of the submissions by the legislative branch agencies and entities is codified in
Title 31, Section 1105, of the Title 31, Section 1105, of the U.S. Code, which states the following:3 , which states the following:3
Estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations for the legislative branch and the Estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations for the legislative branch and the
judicial branch to be included in each budget ... shall be submitted to the President ... and judicial branch to be included in each budget ... shall be submitted to the President ... and
included in the budget by the President without change. included in the budget by the President without change.
Furthermore, Division C of the FY2012 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 112-74) added Furthermore, Division C of the FY2012 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 112-74) added
language to Title 31, Section 1107, relating to budget amendments, stating the following: language to Title 31, Section 1107, relating to budget amendments, stating the following:
The President shall transmit promptly to Congress without change, proposed deficiency The President shall transmit promptly to Congress without change, proposed deficiency
and supplemental appropriations submitted to the President by the legislative branch and and supplemental appropriations submitted to the President by the legislative branch and
the judicial branch. the judicial branch.
The FY2022 budget contained a request for $6.084 billion in new budget authority for legislative The FY2022 budget contained a request for $6.084 billion in new budget authority for legislative
branch activities (+14.7%).4 branch activities (+14.7%).4

2 Office of Management and Budget, 2 Office of Management and Budget, OMB Circular No. A-11 (2021), Section 10, Overview of the Budget, p. 2, at , Section 10, Overview of the Budget, p. 2, at
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-for-agencies/circulars/. https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-for-agencies/circulars/.
3 An act “To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to money 3 An act “To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to money
and finance, as title 31, United States Code, ‘Money and Finance,’” P.L. 97-258, September 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 910. and finance, as title 31, United States Code, ‘Money and Finance,’” P.L. 97-258, September 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 910.
4 Office of Management and Budget, 4 Office of Management and Budget, Appendix, Budget of the United States Government, FY2022 (Washington: GPO, (Washington: GPO,
2019), pp. 13-49, at https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/appendix/. The calculation does not include supplemental 2019), pp. 13-49, at https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/appendix/. The calculation does not include supplemental
funding provided in P.L. 116-260 or P.L. 117-31. funding provided in P.L. 116-260 or P.L. 117-31.
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Senate and House Hearings on the FY2022 Budget Requests
Table 2 lists the dates of hearings of the legislative branch subcommittees. Prepared statements of lists the dates of hearings of the legislative branch subcommittees. Prepared statements of
witnesses were posted on the subcommittee websites. witnesses were posted on the subcommittee websites.
Table 2. Dates of House and Senate Hearings on Legislative Branch Requests
House of

Representatives
Senate
Senate Senate
— —
April 21, 2021 April 21, 2021
House of Representatives House of Representatives
March 10, 2021 March 10, 2021
— —
U.S. Capitol Police U.S. Capitol Police
March 3, 2021 March 3, 2021
April 21, 2021 April 21, 2021
Office of Congressional Workplace Rights Office of Congressional Workplace Rights
March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
— —
Congressional Budget Office Congressional Budget Office
March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021
April 28, 2021 April 28, 2021
Architect of the Capitol Architect of the Capitol
March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
April 21, 2021 April 21, 2021
Library of Congress, including the Library of Congress, including the
March 3, 2021 March 3, 2021
April 28, 2021 April 28, 2021
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Government Publishing Office Government Publishing Office
March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
— —
Government Accountability Office Government Accountability Office
March 10, 2021 March 10, 2021
April 28, 2021 April 28, 2021
~~Open World Leadership Center~~Congressional Office for International
March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021
— —
Leadership/Open World Leadership Center Members (ful committee) Members (ful committee)
June 9, 202 June 9, 2021a
— —
Other/Events of January Other/Events of January ~~6th~~6

House Wellness and Employee House Wellness and Employee
February 18, 2021 February 18, 2021
— —
Assistance Assistance
State of Damage and Preservatio State of Damage and Preservationb
February 24, 2021 February 24, 2021
— —
U.S. Capitol Police and House Sergeant U.S. Capitol Police and House Sergeant
February 25, 2021 February 25, 2021
— —
at Arms, Security Failur at Arms, Security Failuresb
Sources: CRS examination of House and Senate Appropriations Committee websites. CRS examination of House and Senate Appropriations Committee websites.
a. On March 9, 2021, the House subcommittee announced that it would accept programmatic and language a. On March 9, 2021, the House subcommittee announced that it would accept programmatic and language
submissions from Members through April 15, 2021. This deadline was then extended until April 29 and then submissions from Members through April 15, 2021. This deadline was then extended until April 29 and then
June 2. The March 9 letter indicated that “The Legislative Branch Subcommittee wil not be accepting June 2. The March 9 letter indicated that “The Legislative Branch Subcommittee wil not be accepting
Community Project Funding requests in fiscal year 2022” (see also https://appropriations.house.gov/Community Project Funding requests in fiscal year 2022” (see also https://appropriations.house.gov/
appropriations-requests). The Senate Appropriations Committee also indicated that it would not be appropriations-requests). The Senate Appropriations Committee also indicated that it would not be
accepting congressionally directed spending requests for the legislative branch bil . It announced a deadline accepting congressionally directed spending requests for the legislative branch bil . It announced a deadline
of June 15, 2021, for both programmatic requests and bil and report language requests of June 15, 2021, for both programmatic requests and bil and report language requests
(https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/download/appropriations-requests-). (https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/download/appropriations-requests-).
b. These hearings, while not focused on the FY2022 agency budget request, were related to consideration of b. These hearings, while not focused on the FY2022 agency budget request, were related to consideration of
FY2021 supplemental funding and the FY2022 legislative branch bil and general oversight. FY2021 supplemental funding and the FY2022 legislative branch bil and general oversight.
House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on the Legislative
Branch Markup of FY2022 Bill
On June 24, 2021, the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative On June 24, 2021, the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative
Branch held a markup of the FY2022 bill. The subcommittee recommended $4.802 billion, a Branch held a markup of the FY2022 bill. The subcommittee recommended $4.802 billion, a
$581.9 million increase (+13.8%) from the comparable 2021 enacted level, not including Senate $581.9 million increase (+13.8%) from the comparable 2021 enacted level, not including Senate
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supplemental appropriations. supplemental appropriations.
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No amendments were offered, and the bill was ordered reported to the full committee by voice No amendments were offered, and the bill was ordered reported to the full committee by voice
vote. vote.
Consideration of 302(b) Levels
The House Appropriations Committee approved its initial 302(b) suballocations on June 29, 2021, The House Appropriations Committee approved its initial 302(b) suballocations on June 29, 2021,
by recorded vote (33-25).5 The plan would include $5.976 billion for the legislative branch by recorded vote (33-25).5 The plan would include $5.976 billion for the legislative branch
($4.803 billion excluding Senate items), or 0.4% of total discretionary budget authority (H.Rept. ($4.803 billion excluding Senate items), or 0.4% of total discretionary budget authority (H.Rept.
117-78). 117-78).
House Appropriations Committee Markup of FY2022 Bill
On June 29, 2021, the House Appropriations Committee held a markup of the FY2022 legislative On June 29, 2021, the House Appropriations Committee held a markup of the FY2022 legislative
branch appropriations bill. branch appropriations bill.
A manager’s amendment was offered by subcommittee Chairman Tim Ryan of Ohio (1) making A manager’s amendment was offered by subcommittee Chairman Tim Ryan of Ohio (1) making
technical amendments to the bill; (2) including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime technical amendments to the bill; (2) including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime
compensation as basic pay for members of the Capitol Police; (3) providing funding for the compensation as basic pay for members of the Capitol Police; (3) providing funding for the
deacidification program at the Library of Congress; (4) changing the name of the Open World deacidification program at the Library of Congress; (4) changing the name of the Open World
Leadership Center to the Congressional Office for International Leadership; and (5) including Leadership Center to the Congressional Office for International Leadership; and (5) including
report language regarding the archival preservation of Central and Eastern European Collections report language regarding the archival preservation of Central and Eastern European Collections
at the Library of Congress. The amendment was adopted by voice vote. at the Library of Congress. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
An amendment was offered by subcommittee ranking member Jaime Herrera Beutler of An amendment was offered by subcommittee ranking member Jaime Herrera Beutler of
Washington related to commissioning a plaque to honor members of law enforcement who Washington related to commissioning a plaque to honor members of law enforcement who
responded on January responded on January ~~6th~~6. The amendment was adopted by voice vote. . The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
The bill was ordered reported by recorded vote (33-25) (H.R. 4346; H.Rept. 117-80). The bill was ordered reported by recorded vote (33-25) (H.R. 4346; H.Rept. 117-80).
Special Rule for Consideration of H.R. 4346 (H.Res. 567)
The House Committee on Rules announced its intention to meet on July 27, 2021, to consider a The House Committee on Rules announced its intention to meet on July 27, 2021, to consider a
resolution that would structure consideration in the House of H.R. 4346.6 resolution that would structure consideration in the House of H.R. 4346.6
Proposed amendments were due to the committee by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021. A total Proposed amendments were due to the committee by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021. A total
of 41 draft amendments were submitted. of 41 draft amendments were submitted.
Of these Of these
 one manager’s amendment, directing “the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a  one manager’s amendment, directing “the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a
plaque that honors officers and law enforcement agencies that defended the plaque that honors officers and law enforcement agencies that defended the
Capitol against the January 6 attack” and further directing “the Architect of the Capitol against the January 6 attack” and further directing “the Architect of the
Capitol to obtain matching plaques to be presented to each law enforcement Capitol to obtain matching plaques to be presented to each law enforcement
~~agency and protective entity that responded” was to be considered as adopted;~~
~~and~~
~~ 12 amendments were made in order.~~

5 The budget resolution provides an overall limit on spending allocated to the House and the Senate appropriations 5 The budget resolution provides an overall limit on spending allocated to the House and the Senate appropriations
committees (referred to as a “302(a) allocation”). The appropriations committees subsequently divide the 302(a) committees (referred to as a “302(a) allocation”). The appropriations committees subsequently divide the 302(a)
allocation among each of their 12 subcommittees, effectively establishing limits on each of the annual appropriations allocation among each of their 12 subcommittees, effectively establishing limits on each of the annual appropriations
bills (commonly referred to as “302(b) suballocations”). 302(a) and 302(b) refer to the sections of the Congressional bills (commonly referred to as “302(b) suballocations”). 302(a) and 302(b) refer to the sections of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344) addressing the allocation of spending. These subcommittee levels may be revised Budget Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344) addressing the allocation of spending. These subcommittee levels may be revised
throughout the appropriations process to reflect changing priorities and other budgetary actions. throughout the appropriations process to reflect changing priorities and other budgetary actions.
6 For additional information, see https://rules.house.gov/bill/117/hr-4346. 6 For additional information, see https://rules.house.gov/bill/117/hr-4346.
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agency and protective entity that responded” was to be considered as adopted; and  12 amendments were made in order. Committee votes included Committee votes included
 a motion to report an open rule for the three bills under consideration, including  a motion to report an open rule for the three bills under consideration, including
H.R. 4346 (Defeated: 3 H.R. 4346 (Defeated: 3–-7); and 7); and
 a motion to report the rule (Adopted: 9  a motion to report the rule (Adopted: 9–-3). 3).
H.Res. 567 (H.Rept. 117-110) was agreed to in the House on July 28, 2021 (Roll no. 234, 201- H.Res. 567 (H.Rept. 117-110) was agreed to in the House on July 28, 2021 (Roll no. 234, 201-
192). 192).
House Consideration and Passage of H.R. 4346
The House debated H.R. 4346 on July 28, 2021, and considered amendments printed in H.Rept. The House debated H.R. 4346 on July 28, 2021, and considered amendments printed in H.Rept.
117-110. 117-110.
One amendment, H.Amdt. 92, One amendment, H.Amdt. 92, athe manager’s amendment manager’s amendment related to the plaque, was agreed to without objection. , was agreed to without objection.
Another amendment, H.Amdt. 94, which comprised amendments numbered 6, 10, and 12, in Part Another amendment, H.Amdt. 94, which comprised amendments numbered 6, 10, and 12, in Part
B of H.Rept. 117-110, considered en bloc, was agreed to by voice vote.B of H.Rept. 117-110, considered en bloc, was agreed to by voice vote.7
Four roll call votes were held: Four roll call votes were held:
1. H.Amdt. 93, which comprised amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 11, in 1. H.Amdt. 93, which comprised amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 11, in
in Part B of H.Rept. 117-110, considered en bloc, was agreed to (220-207; Roll in Part B of H.Rept. 117-110, considered en bloc, was agreed to (220-207; Roll
no. 236).no. 236).8 7 These include, from Part B of H.Rept. 117-110: 6. Graves, Garret (LA): Increases and decreases funds by $100,000 the appropriations for the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House to encourage the creation of a collaborative drafting program to help improve workflow between HOLC and Member Offices. (10 minutes) 10. Langevin (RI): Increases funding by $3.504 million for the Capitol Grounds account with the intent that these funds be used to prioritize the removal of accessibility barriers on the Capitol Complex. (10 minutes) 12. Raskin (MD): Increases and decreases funding by $100,000 for the purpose of directing the House Sergeant at Arms to conduct a study on the Capitol switchboard and telephone system in the U.S. House of Representatives and provide a report to Congress. The report should identify the current system’s technical limitations and security risks, and make detailed recommendations for improving or replacing the current system. (10 minutes) 8 These include, from Part B of H.Rept. 117-110: 1. Bowman (NY): Increases funding by $250,000 for the Library of Congress, which can partner with HBCU’s, Hispanic Serving Institutions, other Minority Serving Institutions, and community colleges to form fellowship opportunities and curriculum program associations. Offsets the increase by decreasing $250,000 from Capital Construction and Operations. (10 minutes) 2. Bowman (NY): Increases funding by $250,000 for the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, with the intent of supporting translation services for official communication materials on behalf of constituents with Limited English Proficiency. Offsets the increase by decreasing $250,000 from the Capital Construction and Operations. (10 minutes) 3. Escobar (TX): Increases and decreases funding to make clear that States must disburse all funds under this division in accordance with Congressional intent and not for purposes not otherwise outlined in the corresponding report and bill text. (10 minutes) Congressional Research Service 5 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations 2. H.Amdt. 95, which comprised amendments numbered 7 and 8, in Part B of H.Rept. 117-110, considered en bloc, failed (180-243; Roll no. 237).9
~~2. H.Amdt. 95, which comprised amendments numbered 7 and 8, in Part B of~~
~~H.Rept. 117-110, considered en bloc, failed (180-243; Roll no. 237).~~
3. A motion to recommit failed (202-218; Roll no. 238). 3. A motion to recommit failed (202-218; Roll no. 238).
4. H.R. 4346 passed the House (215-207; Roll no. 239). 4. H.R. 4346 passed the House (215-207; Roll no. 239).
Enactment of FY2021 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations
The Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 3237, P.L. 117-31) was The Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 3237, P.L. 117-31) was
enacted on July 30, 2021, when consideration of FY2022 legislative branch funding was already enacted on July 30, 2021, when consideration of FY2022 legislative branch funding was already
underway. H.R. 3237 was introduced on May 14, 2021, and was agreed to in the House on May underway. H.R. 3237 was introduced on May 14, 2021, and was agreed to in the House on May
20 (213-212, 3 Present; Roll no. 156). It was agreed to in the Senate, as amended, on July 29, 20 (213-212, 3 Present; Roll no. 156). It was agreed to in the Senate, as amended, on July 29,
2021 (98-0, Record Vote Number: 287). The House agreed to the amendment under suspension of 2021 (98-0, Record Vote Number: 287). The House agreed to the amendment under suspension of
the rules (416-11, Roll no. 250) on July 29, 2021. the rules (416-11, Roll no. 250) on July 29, 2021.
Additional supplemental appropriations bills were also introduced (S. 2311, introduced July 13, Additional supplemental appropriations bills were also introduced (S. 2311, introduced July 13,
2021, by Senator Leahy; and S. 2312, introduced July 12, 2021, by Senator Shelby). 2021, by Senator Leahy; and S. 2312, introduced July 12, 2021, by Senator Shelby).
FY2022 Continuing Appropriations Resolutions Enacted
Prior to the start of FY2021 on October 1, 2021, a continuing appropriations resolution (CR) Prior to the start of FY2021 on October 1, 2021, a continuing appropriations resolution (CR)
providing funding for legislative branch activities through December 3, 2021 was enacted (P.L. providing funding for legislative branch activities through December 3, 2021 was enacted (P.L.
117-43, enacted September 30, 2021). 117-43, enacted September 30, 2021).
A second CR was enacted on December 3, 2021 (P.L. 117-70), providing funding through February 18, 2022. A third CR was enacted on February 18 (P.L. 117-86), providing funding through March 11, 2022. A fourth CR was enacted on March 11 (P.L. 117-95), providing funding through March 15. FY2022 Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman’s Draft Bill Released On October 18, 2021, the chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Patrick Leahy, released drafts of the remaining nine annual appropriations bills along with draft 4. Foster (IL), Casten (IL), Takano (CA), Beyer (VA): Increases and decreases GAO appropriations by $6 million to support robust funding for thorough, up-to-date technical information and evaluations for Members of Congress, like those provided by the Office of Technology Assessment. (10 minutes) 5. Gottheimer (NJ): Increases and decreases funds by $100,000 from the Architect of the Capitol’s Capital Construction and Operations account to emphasize the importance of the installation of electric vehicle charging stations on the House Office Building grounds. (10 minutes) … 9. Kelly, Robin (IL): Increases and decreases funding by $4.2 million to highlight the GAO’s Center for Audit Excellence and their work with Foreign Supreme Audit Institutions. (10 minutes) … 11. Norton (DC): Prohibits the United States Capitol Police from using funds to enforce the prohibition on the use of scooters on the United States Capitol Grounds. (10 minutes)” 9 These include, from Part B of H.Rept. 117-110: 7. Grothman (WI): Decreases funding to the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion by $1,500,000, to FY2021 levels. (10 minutes) 8. Grothman (WI): Strikes language that will enable non-citizens who meet requirements under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to be employed by the U.S. Congress. (10 minutes) Congressional Research Service 6 ~~Congressional Research Service~~

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Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations accompanying explanatory statements.10 The release of the draft bills was intended to further negotiations on annual appropriations between the House and the Senate. Hereinafter, the draft of the legislative branch bill and explanatory statement are referred to as “the Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft bill” and “Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement.” FY2022 Funding Enacted The FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471, P.L. 117-103) was enacted on March 15, 2022, and included all 12 regular appropriations acts, among other items. Division I of the act provides $5.924 billion for legislative branch activities (an increase of $619.96 million (+11.7%) from the FY2021 level, not including FY2021 emergency appropriations; and an increase of $166.6 million (+2.9%), when including FY2021 emergency appropriations).11 Funding in Prior Years: Brief Overview and Trends
Legislative Branch: Historic Percentage of Total Discretionary Budget Authority
The percentage of total discretionary budget authority provided to the legislative branch has The percentage of total discretionary budget authority provided to the legislative branch has
remained relatively stable at approximately 0.4% since at least FY1976.remained relatively stable at approximately 0.4% since at least FY1976.712 The maximum level The maximum level
(0.48%) was in FY1995, and the minimum (0.31%) was in FY2009. (0.48%) was in FY1995, and the minimum (0.31%) was in FY2009.
FY2021
FY2021 funding was provided by Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. FY2021 funding was provided by Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R.
133, P.L. 116-260), which was enacted on December 27, 2020. The act provided $5.304 billion in 133, P.L. 116-260), which was enacted on December 27, 2020. The act provided $5.304 billion in
new budget authority for legislative branch activities, an increase of $251.2 million (+5.1%) (not new budget authority for legislative branch activities, an increase of $251.2 million (+5.1%) (not
including emergency appropriations). Joint explanatory text appeared in House Rules Committee including emergency appropriations). Joint explanatory text appeared in House Rules Committee
Print 116-68,Print 116-68,813 and in the and in the Congressional Record..914 P.L. 116-260 also contained additional titles 10 The nine draft bills and explanatory statements are on the committee’s website linked to the majority press release at https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majority/chairman-leahy-releases-remaining-nine-senate-appropriations-bills. 11 See also the “Explanatory Statement Submitted by Ms. DeLauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, Regarding the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022,” Congressional Record, March 9, 2022, pp. H2916-H2940. 12 ~~P.L. 116-260 also contained additional titles~~
~~related to the legislative branch in Division O—Extensions and Technical Corrections: Title~~
~~VII—Deputy Architect of the Capitol Amendments and in Division FF—Other Matter: Title IV—~~
~~Senate Sergeant at Arms Cloud Services.~~
~~The Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 3237, P.L. 117-31) was~~
~~enacted on July 30, 2021. The act provides~~
~~ $7.83 million for the Senate Sergeant at Arms “to prevent, prepare for, and~~
~~respond to coronavirus”;~~
~~ two gratuity payments for heirs of deceased Members of Congress;~~
~~ $11.65 million for the House of Representatives, Allowances and Expenses, “to~~
~~prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus”;~~
~~ $37.50 million for Capitol Police, Salaries, “to respond to the events at the~~
~~United States Capitol on January 6, 2021”;~~
~~ $33.17 million for Capitol Police, General Expenses, “to respond to the events at~~
~~the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021”;~~
~~ $800,000 for Capitol Police, General Expenses, “to prevent, prepare for, and~~
~~respond to coronavirus”;~~
~~ $35.40 million for Capitol Police, Mutual Aid Reimbursements;~~

7 Calculations by CRS with data from Office of Management and Budget (OMB), “Table 5.4—Discretionary Budget Calculations by CRS with data from Office of Management and Budget (OMB), “Table 5.4—Discretionary Budget
Authority By Agency: 1976Authority By Agency: 1976–-2026,” in Historical Tables, 2026,” in Historical Tables, Budget of the United States Government, FY2022, at , FY2022, at
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/historical-tables/. The calculations have some limitations, since the OMB data do not https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/historical-tables/. The calculations have some limitations, since the OMB data do not
completely align with items funded in the annual and supplemental legislative branch appropriations acts. The completely align with items funded in the annual and supplemental legislative branch appropriations acts. The
differences may be partially traced to the definition of “legislative branch” in the OMB Public Budget Database user’s differences may be partially traced to the definition of “legislative branch” in the OMB Public Budget Database user’s
guide. Some entities regularly included with the legislative branch in many OMB budget documents, like the U.S. Tax guide. Some entities regularly included with the legislative branch in many OMB budget documents, like the U.S. Tax
Court and some Legislative Branch Boards and Commissions, are not funded through the annual legislative branch Court and some Legislative Branch Boards and Commissions, are not funded through the annual legislative branch
appropriations acts. Consequently, an examination of the discretionary budget authority listed in the appropriations acts. Consequently, an examination of the discretionary budget authority listed in the Historical Tables
reveals some differences with the reported total budget authority provided in the annual legislative branch reveals some differences with the reported total budget authority provided in the annual legislative branch
appropriations acts. The difference in legislative branch budget authority resulting from the different definitions of the appropriations acts. The difference in legislative branch budget authority resulting from the different definitions of the
legislative branch in the OMB budget documents and in the appropriations acts, however, does not represent a legislative branch in the OMB budget documents and in the appropriations acts, however, does not represent a
significant difference in the proportion of total discretionary budget authority. significant difference in the proportion of total discretionary budget authority.
813 Available at https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20201221/BILLS-116RCP68-JES-DIVISION-I.pdf. Available at https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20201221/BILLS-116RCP68-JES-DIVISION-I.pdf.
914 Congressional Record, December 21, 2020, Book IV, pp. H8712-H8733. Funding tables appear on pp. H8722-December 21, 2020, Book IV, pp. H8712-H8733. Funding tables appear on pp. H8722-
H8733. H8733.
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 an administrative provision designating the Capitol Police wellness program the  an administrative provision designating the Capitol Police wellness program the
“Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness”; “Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness”;
 an administrative provision adjusting the maximum annual payable rate for any  an administrative provision adjusting the maximum annual payable rate for any
member or civilian employee of the Capitol Police; member or civilian employee of the Capitol Police;
 $21.87 million for the Architect of the Capitol, Capital Construction and  $21.87 million for the Architect of the Capitol, Capital Construction and
Operations, “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus”; Operations, “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus”;
 $300.00 million for the Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Police Buildings,  $300.00 million for the Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Police Buildings,
Grounds and Security, “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol on Grounds and Security, “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol on
January 6, 2021”; January 6, 2021”;
 a general provision prohibiting the use of funds “in prior fiscal years, this fiscal  a general provision prohibiting the use of funds “in prior fiscal years, this fiscal
year, or any fiscal year thereafter ... to install permanent, above-ground fencing year, or any fiscal year thereafter ... to install permanent, above-ground fencing
around the perimeter, or any portion thereof, of the United States Capitol around the perimeter, or any portion thereof, of the United States Capitol
Grounds”; and Grounds”; and
 a general provision authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to accept  a general provision authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to accept
contributions or incur obligations and make expenditures related to “supplies, contributions or incur obligations and make expenditures related to “supplies,
products, and services necessary to respond to an emergency involving the safety products, and services necessary to respond to an emergency involving the safety
of human life or the protection of property, as determined or declared by the of human life or the protection of property, as determined or declared by the
Capitol Police Board, which may be provided for the use of any office which is Capitol Police Board, which may be provided for the use of any office which is
located within any building, grounds, or facility for which the Architect of the located within any building, grounds, or facility for which the Architect of the
Capitol is responsible for the maintenance, care, and operation.” Capitol is responsible for the maintenance, care, and operation.”
FY2020
FY2020 funding was provided in Division E of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. FY2020 funding was provided in Division E of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L.
116-94), which was enacted on December 20, 2019. The $5.049 billion provided for the 116-94), which was enacted on December 20, 2019. The $5.049 billion provided for the
legislative branch represented an increase of $202.8 million (+4.2%) from the FY2019 level. legislative branch represented an increase of $202.8 million (+4.2%) from the FY2019 level.
Additional language related to the legislative branch was included in Division P. Additional language related to the legislative branch was included in Division P.
Congressional Research Service 8 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, P.L. 116-136, enacted The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, P.L. 116-136, enacted
March 27, 2020) provided additional funding to allow legislative branch entities “to prevent, March 27, 2020) provided additional funding to allow legislative branch entities “to prevent,
prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, domestically or internationally.” Funding included prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, domestically or internationally.” Funding included
 Senate: $1.0 million for the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and  Senate: $1.0 million for the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and
$9.0 million for “Miscellaneous Items.” $9.0 million for “Miscellaneous Items.”
 House: $25.0 million for the “House of Representatives, Salaries and Expenses”  House: $25.0 million for the “House of Representatives, Salaries and Expenses”
account. This account funds all activities of the House, but it does not fund account. This account funds all activities of the House, but it does not fund
salaries of Members of Congress. salaries of Members of Congress.
 Office of the Attending Physician: $400,000.  Office of the Attending Physician: $400,000.
 Capitol Police: $12.0 million for salaries. The Capitol Police were also provided  Capitol Police: $12.0 million for salaries. The Capitol Police were also provided
authority to transfer funding to the “general expenses” account without the authority to transfer funding to the “general expenses” account without the
approval requirement provided in 2 U.S.C. §1907(a)). approval requirement provided in 2 U.S.C. §1907(a)).
 Architect of the Capitol: $25.0 million, for preparing and responding to the  Architect of the Capitol: $25.0 million, for preparing and responding to the
COVID-19 emergency and to allow the Architect to “purchase and distribute COVID-19 emergency and to allow the Architect to “purchase and distribute
cleaning and sanitation products throughout all facilities and grounds under the cleaning and sanitation products throughout all facilities and grounds under the
care of the Architect of the Capitol, wherever located, and any related services care of the Architect of the Capitol, wherever located, and any related services
and operational costs.” and operational costs.”
 Library of Congress: $700,000 for the Little Scholars Child Development Center.  Library of Congress: $700,000 for the Little Scholars Child Development Center.
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 Government Accountability Office: $20.0 million to prepare and respond to the  Government Accountability Office: $20.0 million to prepare and respond to the
emergency, for audits and investigations, and for reimbursement of the Tiny emergency, for audits and investigations, and for reimbursement of the Tiny
Findings Child Development Center. Findings Child Development Center.
The CARES Act also contained a number of general provisions related to the legislative branch, The CARES Act also contained a number of general provisions related to the legislative branch,
including provisions governing the use of funds provided in the act; authorizing payments for including provisions governing the use of funds provided in the act; authorizing payments for
certain goods and services; waiving certain mass mailing restrictions related to life safety; a certain goods and services; waiving certain mass mailing restrictions related to life safety; a
technical correction related to the Library of Congress; a conforming amendment related to the technical correction related to the Library of Congress; a conforming amendment related to the
Family and Medical Leave Act; a section related to oversight and audit authority; and a section Family and Medical Leave Act; a section related to oversight and audit authority; and a section
related to National Emergency Relief Authority for the Register of Copyrights. related to National Emergency Relief Authority for the Register of Copyrights.
FY2019
FY2019 funding was provided in Division B of the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and FY2019 funding was provided in Division B of the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 115-244), which was Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 115-244), which was
enacted on September 21, 2018. The $4.836 billion provided for the legislative branch enacted on September 21, 2018. The $4.836 billion provided for the legislative branch
represented an increase of $136.0 million (+2.9%) from the FY2018 enacted level. represented an increase of $136.0 million (+2.9%) from the FY2018 enacted level.
An additional $10.0 million in FY2019 supplemental appropriations for GAO “for audits and An additional $10.0 million in FY2019 supplemental appropriations for GAO “for audits and
investigations related to Hurricanes Florence, Lane, and Michael, Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut, investigations related to Hurricanes Florence, Lane, and Michael, Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut,
the calendar year 2018 wildfires, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions, and other disasters declared the calendar year 2018 wildfires, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions, and other disasters declared
pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act” was included in pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act” was included in
two bills considered in the 116th Congress: H.R. 268, which passed the House on January 16, two bills considered in the 116th Congress: H.R. 268, which passed the House on January 16,
2019, but cloture was not invoked in the Senate; and H.R. 2157, which passed the House on May 2019, but cloture was not invoked in the Senate; and H.R. 2157, which passed the House on May
10 (Roll no. 202) and the Senate (with an amendment) on May 23, 2019 (Record Vote Number: 10 (Roll no. 202) and the Senate (with an amendment) on May 23, 2019 (Record Vote Number:
129). H.R. 2157 was enacted June 6, 2019 (P.L. 116-20). 129). H.R. 2157 was enacted June 6, 2019 (P.L. 116-20).
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FY2018 funding was provided in Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. FY2018 funding was provided in Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L.
115-141), which was enacted on March 23, 2018. The $4.700 billion provided by the act 115-141), which was enacted on March 23, 2018. The $4.700 billion provided by the act
represented an increase of $260.0 million (+5.9%) from the FY2017 enacted level. represented an increase of $260.0 million (+5.9%) from the FY2017 enacted level.
In addition, P.L. 115-123, enacted February 9, 2018, provided $14.0 million to GAO “for audits In addition, P.L. 115-123, enacted February 9, 2018, provided $14.0 million to GAO “for audits
and investigations relating to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the 2017 wildfires.” (Title and investigations relating to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the 2017 wildfires.” (Title
IX of Division B). IX of Division B).
FY2017
FY2017 funding was provided in Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. FY2017 funding was provided in Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L.
115-31), which was enacted on May 5, 2017. The $4.440 billion provided by the act represented a 115-31), which was enacted on May 5, 2017. The $4.440 billion provided by the act represented a
$77.0 million increase (+1.7%) from the FY2016 enacted level. $77.0 million increase (+1.7%) from the FY2016 enacted level.
FY2016
FY2016 funding was provided in Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. FY2016 funding was provided in Division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L.
114-113), which was enacted on December 18, 2015. The $4.363 billion provided by the act 114-113), which was enacted on December 18, 2015. The $4.363 billion provided by the act
represented a $63.0 million increase (+1.5%) from the FY2015 enacted level. represented a $63.0 million increase (+1.5%) from the FY2015 enacted level.
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FY2015
FY2015 funding was provided in Division H of the Consolidated and Further Continuing FY2015 funding was provided in Division H of the Consolidated and Further Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235), which was enacted on December 16, 2014. The $4.300 Appropriations Act, 2015 (P.L. 113-235), which was enacted on December 16, 2014. The $4.300
billion provided by the act represented an increase of $41.7 million (+1.0%) from FY2014. billion provided by the act represented an increase of $41.7 million (+1.0%) from FY2014.
FY2014
Neither a legislative branch appropriations bill nor a continuing resolution (CR) containing Neither a legislative branch appropriations bill nor a continuing resolution (CR) containing
FY2014 funding was enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2013. A FY2014 funding was enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2013. A
funding gap, which resulted in a partial government shutdown, ensued for 16 days. The funding funding gap, which resulted in a partial government shutdown, ensued for 16 days. The funding
gap was terminated by the enactment of a CR (P.L. 113-46) on October 17, 2013. The CR gap was terminated by the enactment of a CR (P.L. 113-46) on October 17, 2013. The CR
provided funding through January 15, 2014.provided funding through January 15, 2014.1015 Following enactment of a CR on January 15, 2014 Following enactment of a CR on January 15, 2014
(P.L. 113-73), a consolidated appropriations bill was enacted on January 17 (P.L. 113-76), (P.L. 113-73), a consolidated appropriations bill was enacted on January 17 (P.L. 113-76),
providing $4.259 billion for the legislative branch for FY2014. providing $4.259 billion for the legislative branch for FY2014.
FY2013
FY2013 funding of approximately $4.061 billion was provided by P.L. 113-6, which was signed FY2013 funding of approximately $4.061 billion was provided by P.L. 113-6, which was signed
into law on March 26, 2013.into law on March 26, 2013.1116 The act funded legislative branch accounts at the FY2012 enacted The act funded legislative branch accounts at the FY2012 enacted
level, with some exceptions (also known as “anomalies”), not including across-the-board level, with some exceptions (also known as “anomalies”), not including across-the-board
rescissions required by Section 3004 of P.L. 113-6. Section 3004 was intended to eliminate any rescissions required by Section 3004 of P.L. 113-6. Section 3004 was intended to eliminate any
15 The legislative branch previously experienced a funding gap in FY1996 (November 14-18, 1995). 16 FY2013 level from the CBO cost estimate for “Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (H.J.Res. 59), Including the Amendment Reported by the House Committee on Rules on September 18, 2013 (H.Res. 352)” at http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/hjres59amendment.pdf, which lists a total for legislative branch budget authority of $4.061 billion, noting that it “includes effects of the 2013 sequestration.” This bill contained a small anomaly for the legislative branch. Congressional Research Service 10 link to page 15 link to page 16 link to page 16 link to page 16 link to page 16 link to page 16 link to page 16 link to page 16 link to page 16 link to page 16 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations amount by which the new budget authority provided in the act exceeded the FY2013 amount by which the new budget authority provided in the act exceeded the FY2013
discretionary spending limits in Section 251(c)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit discretionary spending limits in Section 251(c)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act, as amended by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-25) and the American Control Act, as amended by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-25) and the American
Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-240). Subsequent to the enactment of P.L. 113-6, OMB Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-240). Subsequent to the enactment of P.L. 113-6, OMB
calculated that additional rescissions of 0.032% of security budget authority and 0.2% of calculated that additional rescissions of 0.032% of security budget authority and 0.2% of
nonsecurity budget authority would be required. The act did not alter the sequestration reductions nonsecurity budget authority would be required. The act did not alter the sequestration reductions
implemented on March 1, which reduced most legislative branch accounts by 5.0%.implemented on March 1, which reduced most legislative branch accounts by 5.0%.1217 The The
accompanying OMB report indicated a dollar amount of budget authority to be canceled in each accompanying OMB report indicated a dollar amount of budget authority to be canceled in each
account containing nonexempt funds.account containing nonexempt funds.1318
FY2012 and Prior
Division G of the FY2012 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 112-74) provided $4.307 billion Division G of the FY2012 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 112-74) provided $4.307 billion
for the legislative branch. This level was $236.9 million below (-5.2%) the FY2011 enacted level. for the legislative branch. This level was $236.9 million below (-5.2%) the FY2011 enacted level.
P.L. 112-10 provided $4.543 billion for legislative branch operations in FY2011. This level P.L. 112-10 provided $4.543 billion for legislative branch operations in FY2011. This level

~~10 The legislative branch previously experienced a funding gap in FY1996 (November 14-18, 1995).~~
~~11 FY2013 level from the CBO cost estimate for “Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (H.J.Res. 59), Including~~
~~the Amendment Reported by the House Committee on Rules on September 18, 2013 (H.Res. 352)” at~~
~~http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/hjres59amendment.pdf, which lists a total~~
~~for legislative branch budget authority of $4.061 billion, noting that it “includes effects of the 2013 sequestration.” This~~
~~bill contained a small anomaly for the legislative branch.~~
~~12 White House, President Obama,~~ ~~Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2013 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced~~
~~Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, As Amended, March 1, 2013, at https://www.federalregister.gov/~~
~~documents/2013/03/06/2013-05397/sequestration-order-for-fiscal-year-2013-pursuant-to-section-251a-of-the-balanced-~~
~~budget-and.~~
~~13 Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget,~~ ~~OMB Report to the Congress on the Joint~~
~~Committee Sequestration for Fiscal Year 2013, March 1, 2013, at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/~~
~~06/2013-05397/sequestration-order-for-fiscal-year-2013-pursuant-to-section-251a-of-the-balanced-budget-and.~~
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represented a $125.1 million decrease (-2.7%) from the $4.668 billion provided in the FY2010 represented a $125.1 million decrease (-2.7%) from the $4.668 billion provided in the FY2010
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-68) and the FY2010 Supplemental Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-68) and the FY2010 Supplemental
Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-212). The FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act provided $4.402 Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-212). The FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act provided $4.402
billion. In FY2009, an additional $25.0 million was provided for GAO in the American Recovery billion. In FY2009, an additional $25.0 million was provided for GAO in the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009.and Reinvestment Act of 2009.1419 P.L. 111-32, the FY2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act, also P.L. 111-32, the FY2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act, also
contained funding for a new Capitol Police radio system ($71.6 million) and additional funding contained funding for a new Capitol Police radio system ($71.6 million) and additional funding
for the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) ($2.0 million).for the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) ($2.0 million).1520
As seen in As seen in Table 3, legislative branch funding decreased each year from FY2010 through egislative branch funding decreased each year from FY2010 through
FY2013. Funding did not exceed the FY2010 level until FY2018 in current dollars, and it remains FY2013. Funding did not exceed the FY2010 level until FY2018 in current dollars, and it remains
below this level when adjusted for inflation. below this level when adjusted for inflation.
Figure 1 shows the same information graphically, while also demonstrating the division of shows the same information graphically, while also demonstrating the division of
budget authority across the legislative branch in FY2021. budget authority across the legislative branch in FY2021.
Table 3. Legislative Branch Funding, FY2008-FY2021: Current and Constant Dollars
(in billions of dollars) (in billions of dollars)
Fiscal
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Current Current
3.970 3.970
4.50 4.501a
4.66 4.669b
4.54 4.543c
4.307 4.307
4.06 4.061d
4.259 4.259
4.300 4.300
4.363 4.363
4.440 4.70 4.440 4.700e
4.84 4.846f
5.04 5.049g
5.30 5.304h
Dol ars Dol ars
Constant Constant
4.836 4.836
5.480 5.480
5.585 5.585
5.318 5.318
4.936 4.936
4.581 4.581
4.732 4.732
4.753 4.753
4.789 4.789
4.791 4.961 4.791 4.961
5.029 5.029
5.142 5.142
5.304 5.304
Dol ars Dol ars
Source: CRS analysis of legislative branch appropriations acts and related budget documents. CRS analysis of legislative branch appropriations acts and related budget documents.
17 White House, President Obama, Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2013 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, As Amended, March 1, 2013, at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/06/2013-05397/sequestration-order-for-fiscal-year-2013-pursuant-to-section-251a-of-the-balanced-budget-and. 18 Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, OMB Report to the Congress on the Joint Committee Sequestration for Fiscal Year 2013, March 1, 2013, at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/06/2013-05397/sequestration-order-for-fiscal-year-2013-pursuant-to-section-251a-of-the-balanced-budget-and. 19 P.L. 111-5, February 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 191. 20 U.S. Congress, conference committee, Making Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2009, and for Other Purposes, report to accompany H.R. 2346, 111th Cong., 1st sess., H.Rept. 111-151 (Washington: GPO, 2009), p. 117. Congressional Research Service 11 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations Notes: These figures exclude permanent budget authorities, including funding for Member pay, that are not These figures exclude permanent budget authorities, including funding for Member pay, that are not
included in the annual legislative branch appropriations bil . Constant 2021 dol ars calculated using the “Total included in the annual legislative branch appropriations bil . Constant 2021 dol ars calculated using the “Total
Non-Defense” deflator in Non-Defense” deflator in Table 10.1—Gross Domestic Product and Deflators Used in the Historical Tables: 1940–
-2026 in the President’s FY2022 budget request. in the President’s FY2022 budget request.
a. This number contains appropriations provided by (the FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act), $25.0 mil ion a. This number contains appropriations provided by (the FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act), $25.0 mil ion
for the Government Accountability Office provided by P.L. 111-5 (the American Recovery and for the Government Accountability Office provided by P.L. 111-5 (the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009), and $73.6 mil ion provided by P.L. 111-32 (the Supplemental Appropriations Reinvestment Act of 2009), and $73.6 mil ion provided by P.L. 111-32 (the Supplemental Appropriations
Act, 2009) for the U.S. Capitol Police and the Congressional Budget Office. Act, 2009) for the U.S. Capitol Police and the Congressional Budget Office.
b. This number contains appropriations provided by P.L. 111-68 (the FY2010 Legislative Branch b. This number contains appropriations provided by P.L. 111-68 (the FY2010 Legislative Branch
Appropriations Act), and $12.96 mil ion in supplemental appropriations provided for the U.S. Capitol Police Appropriations Act), and $12.96 mil ion in supplemental appropriations provided for the U.S. Capitol Police
in P.L. 111-212 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010). in P.L. 111-212 (the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010).
c. This number does not include scorekeeping adjustment. c. This number does not include scorekeeping adjustment.
d. FY2013 level obtained from the CBO cost estimate for “Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 d. FY2013 level obtained from the CBO cost estimate for “Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
(H.J.Res. 59), Including the Amendment Reported by the House Committee on Rules on September 18, (H.J.Res. 59), Including the Amendment Reported by the House Committee on Rules on September 18,
2013 (H.Res. 352) Discretionary spending (in mil ions of dol ars),” which lists a total for legislative branch 2013 (H.Res. 352) Discretionary spending (in mil ions of dol ars),” which lists a total for legislative branch
budget authority of $4.061 bil ion, noting that it “includes effects of the 2013 sequestration.” This bil budget authority of $4.061 bil ion, noting that it “includes effects of the 2013 sequestration.” This bil
contained a small anomaly for the legislative branch. contained a small anomaly for the legislative branch.
e. Does not include $14.0 mil ion provided to the Government Accountability Office “for audits and e. Does not include $14.0 mil ion provided to the Government Accountability Office “for audits and
investigations relating to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the 2017 wildfires” (P.L. 115-123, Title IX investigations relating to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the 2017 wildfires” (P.L. 115-123, Title IX
of Division B, enacted February 9, 2018). of Division B, enacted February 9, 2018).
f. f.
The total includes $10.0 mil ion in FY2019 supplemental appropriations for GAO for audits and The total includes $10.0 mil ion in FY2019 supplemental appropriations for GAO for audits and
investigations related to storms and disasters (P.L. 116-20, enacted June 6, 2019). investigations related to storms and disasters (P.L. 116-20, enacted June 6, 2019).

~~14 P.L. 111-5, February 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 191.~~
~~15 U.S. Congress, conference committee,~~ ~~Making Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September~~
~~30, 2009, and for Other Purposes, report to accompany H.R. 2346, 111th Cong., 1st sess., H.Rept. 111-151~~
~~(Washington: GPO, 2009), p. 117.~~
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g. The total does not include $93.1 mil ion in FY2020 supplemental appropriations, including $10.0 mil ion for g. The total does not include $93.1 mil ion in FY2020 supplemental appropriations, including $10.0 mil ion for
the Senate, $25.0 mil ion for the House of Representatives, $400,000 for the Office of the Attending the Senate, $25.0 mil ion for the House of Representatives, $400,000 for the Office of the Attending
Physician, $12.0 mil ion for the Capitol Police, $25.0 mil ion for the Architect of the Capitol, $700,000 for Physician, $12.0 mil ion for the Capitol Police, $25.0 mil ion for the Architect of the Capitol, $700,000 for
the Library of Congress, and $20.0 mil ion for the Government Accountability Office (CARES Act, P.L. 116-the Library of Congress, and $20.0 mil ion for the Government Accountability Office (CARES Act, P.L. 116-
136, enacted March 27, 2020). 136, enacted March 27, 2020).
h. The total does not include funding provided in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, h. The total does not include funding provided in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act,
2021 (P.L. 117-31, July 30, 2021) 2021 (P.L. 117-31, July 30, 2021), which provided $448.6 mil ion. .
Figure 1. Legislative Branch Funding FY2008-FY2021: Current and Constant Dollars
(and distribution in FY2021) (and distribution in FY2021)

Source: CRS analysis of legislative branch appropriations acts and related budget documents. CRS analysis of legislative branch appropriations acts and related budget documents.
Notes: These figures exclude permanent budget authorities and contain supplementals and rescissions. Total These figures exclude permanent budget authorities and contain supplementals and rescissions. Total
does not include permanent budget authorities, including funding for Member pay, that are not included in the does not include permanent budget authorities, including funding for Member pay, that are not included in the
Congressional Research Service 12 link to page 18 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations annual legislative branch appropriations bil . Total also excludes offsetting col ections and authority to spend annual legislative branch appropriations bil . Total also excludes offsetting col ections and authority to spend
receipts. Constant 2021 dol ars calculated using the “Total Non-Defense” deflator in receipts. Constant 2021 dol ars calculated using the “Total Non-Defense” deflator in Table 10.1—Gross Domestic
Product and Deflators Used in the Historical Tables: 1940–-2026 in the President’s FY2022 budget request. in the President’s FY2022 budget request.
Figure 2 shows the timing of legislative branch appropriations actions, including the issuance of shows the timing of legislative branch appropriations actions, including the issuance of
House and Senate reports, bill passage, and enactment since FY1996. It shows that fiscal year House and Senate reports, bill passage, and enactment since FY1996. It shows that fiscal year
funding for the legislative branch has been determined funding for the legislative branch has been determined
 on or before October 1 six times during this period (FY1997, FY2000, FY2004,  on or before October 1 six times during this period (FY1997, FY2000, FY2004,
FY2006, FY2010, and FY2019); FY2006, FY2010, and FY2019);
 twice during the first month of the fiscal year (FY1998 and FY1999);  twice during the first month of the fiscal year (FY1998 and FY1999);
 twice in November (FY1996 and FY2002);  twice in November (FY1996 and FY2002);
 eight times in December (FY2001, FY2005, FY2008, FY2012, FY2015,  eight times in December (FY2001, FY2005, FY2008, FY2012, FY2015,
FY2016, FY2020, and FY2021); and FY2016, FY2020, and FY2021); and
  ~~eight~~nine times in the next calendar year (FY2003, FY2007, FY2009, FY2011, times in the next calendar year (FY2003, FY2007, FY2009, FY2011,
FY2013, FY2014, FY2017, FY2013, FY2014, FY2017, FY2018, and FY2022~~and FY2018~~). FY2017 funding, enacted on May 5, ). FY2017 funding, enacted on May 5,
2017, represented the latest date of enactment during this period. 2017, represented the latest date of enactment during this period.
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Figure 2. Timing of Legislative Branch Appropriations Consideration: FY1996-
FY2022
(fiscal year consideration during the calendar year) (fiscal year consideration during the calendar year)

Source: CRS analysis of data found on http://www.congress.gov. CRS analysis of data found on http://www.congress.gov.
Notes: Each row represents consideration during the calendar year of the subsequent fiscal year spending bill Each row represents consideration during the calendar year of the subsequent fiscal year spending bill
(i.e., the calendar year 1995 row shows the timeline of consideration and passage of the FY1996 act). Arrows in (i.e., the calendar year 1995 row shows the timeline of consideration and passage of the FY1996 act). Arrows in
the December column indicate consideration continued until the next calendar year. The figure shows when the the December column indicate consideration continued until the next calendar year. The figure shows when the
committee report was filed, which may be later than the date the bil was ordered reported. When House and committee report was filed, which may be later than the date the bil was ordered reported. When House and
Senate action occurs on the same date, the House is shown first. The FY2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Senate action occurs on the same date, the House is shown first. The FY2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations
Act (P.L. 111-68) is listed in this figure as stand-alone legislation (Division A), although it was also the vehicle for Act (P.L. 111-68) is listed in this figure as stand-alone legislation (Division A), although it was also the vehicle for
a continuing appropriations resolution (Division B).a continuing appropriations resolution (Division B). The figure does not include draft bil s released by the Senate Appropriations Committee for FY2021 and FY2022.
FY2022 Legislative Branch Funding Issues
The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts. The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts.
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During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a
“longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its own housekeeping “longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its own housekeeping
requirements and the other concurs without intervention.”requirements and the other concurs without intervention.”1621
Senate
Overall Funding
The Senate requested $1.092 billion, an increase of 9.4% from the $998.6 million provided in The Senate requested $1.092 billion, an increase of 9.4% from the $998.6 million provided in
FY2021 (not including $7.83 million in supplemental appropriations provided in P.L. 117-31). FY2021 (not including $7.83 million in supplemental appropriations provided in P.L. 117-31).
The Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft would have provided $1.095 billion (+9.6%). P.L. 117-103 provides $216,000 above the Senate draft level. Additional information on the Senate account is presented iAdditional information on the Senate account is presented in Table 6.
Senate Committee Funding
Appropriations for Senate committees are contained in two accounts. Appropriations for Senate committees are contained in two accounts.
1. The 1. The inquiries and investigations account contains funds for all Senate contains funds for all Senate
committees except Appropriations. The Senate requested committees except Appropriations. The Senate requested, the Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft recommended, and P.L. 117-103 provides, $136.6 million, an $136.6 million, an
increase of 2.5% from the $133.3 million provided for FY2021. increase of 2.5% from the $133.3 million provided for FY2021.
2. The 2. The Committee on Appropriations account contains funds for the Senate contains funds for the Senate
Appropriations Committee. The Senate requested $16.5 million, an increase of Appropriations Committee. The Senate requested $16.5 million, an increase of
2.2% from the $16.1 million provided for FY2021. 2.2% from the $16.1 million provided for FY2021.
The Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft recommended, and P.L. 117-103 provides, $16.9 million (+4.7%). Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense ~~Account17~~Account22
The Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account provides each Senator with funds The Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account provides each Senator with funds
to administer an office. It consists of an administrative and clerical assistance allowance, a to administer an office. It consists of an administrative and clerical assistance allowance, a
legislative assistance allowance, and an official office expense allowance. The funds may be used legislative assistance allowance, and an official office expense allowance. The funds may be used
for any category of expenses, subject to limitations on official mail. for any category of expenses, subject to limitations on official mail.
The Senate requested $491.5 million, an increase of 6.6% from the $461.0 million provided for The Senate requested $491.5 million, an increase of 6.6% from the $461.0 million provided for
FY2021. Of this amount, $6.0 million would be provided for compensating Senate interns.FY2021. Of this amount, $6.0 million would be provided for compensating Senate interns.
~~House of Representatives~~
~~Overall Funding~~
~~The House requested $1.737 billion for FY2022, an increase of 17.6% over the $1.477 billion~~
~~provided for FY2021 (not including $11.65 million in supplemental appropriations provided in~~
~~P.L. 117-31). The FY2022 House-passed bill would provide $1.715 billion (+16.1%).~~
~~Additional information on headings in the House of Representatives account is presented i~~n ~~Table~~
7. The Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft recommended, and P.L. 117-103 provides, $486.3 million (+5.5%). Of this amount, $7.0 million would be provided for compensating Senate interns.

1621 For example, U.S. Congress, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, For example, U.S. Congress, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Legislative
Branch, 2019, report to accompany S. 3071, 115th Cong., 2nd sess., June 14, 2018, S.Rept. 115-274 (Washington: GPO, , report to accompany S. 3071, 115th Cong., 2nd sess., June 14, 2018, S.Rept. 115-274 (Washington: GPO,
2018), p. 4. 2018), p. 4.
1722 For additional information, see CRS Report R44399, For additional information, see CRS Report R44399, Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account
(SOPOEA): History and Usage, by Ida A. Brudnick. , by Ida A. Brudnick.
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House Committee Funding
Funding for House committees is contained in the appropriation heading “committee employees,” Funding for House committees is contained in the appropriation heading “committee employees,”
which typically comprises two subheadings. which typically comprises two subheadings.
The first subheading contains funds for personnel and nonpersonnel expenses of House The first subheading contains funds for personnel and nonpersonnel expenses of House
committees, except the Appropriations Committee, as authorized by the House in a committee committees, except the Appropriations Committee, as authorized by the House in a committee
expense resolution. The FY2021 act provided $138.1 million. The House requested $151.3 expense resolution. The FY2021 act provided $138.1 million. The House requested $151.3
million (+9.5%). The House-passed bill million (+9.5%). The House-passed bill ~~would provide~~recommended, and the FY2022 act provides, $167.1 $167.1 million (+21.0%). Adjustments for individual committees were made pursuant to H.Res. 1035 (117th Congress), which was considered as Section 2 of H.Res. 1065, which was agreed to on April 28, 2022~~million (+21.0%)~~. .
The second subheading contains funds for the personnel and nonpersonnel expenses of the The second subheading contains funds for the personnel and nonpersonnel expenses of the
Committee on Appropriations. The FY2021 act provided $24.7 million. The House requested Committee on Appropriations. The FY2021 act provided $24.7 million. The House requested
$25.7 million (+4.0%). The House-passed bill $25.7 million (+4.0%). The House-passed bill ~~would provide~~recommended, and the FY2022 act provides, $29.9 million (+21.0%). $29.9 million (+21.0%).
Members’ Representational ~~Allowance18~~Allowance23
The Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA) is available to support Members in their The Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA) is available to support Members in their
official and representational duties. official and representational duties.
The House-requested level of $840.0 million represents an increase of $200.0 million (+31.3%) The House-requested level of $840.0 million represents an increase of $200.0 million (+31.3%)
from the $640.0 million provided in FY2021. The House-passed bill from the $640.0 million provided in FY2021. The House-passed bill ~~would provide~~recommended, and the FY2022 act provides, $774.0 $774.0
~~million (+21.0%).~~
million (+21.0%). 23 For additional information, see CRS Report R40962, Members’ Representational Allowance: History and Usage. Congressional Research Service 16 link to page 34 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations Compensation of Interns
A separate account provides $15.4 million for interns in House Member offices, $438,000 for A separate account provides $15.4 million for interns in House Member offices, $438,000 for
interns in House leadership offices, $1.9 million for interns for standing and select committees interns in House leadership offices, $1.9 million for interns for standing and select committees
other than the House Appropriations Committee, and $346,000 for interns for the House other than the House Appropriations Committee, and $346,000 for interns for the House
Appropriations Committee. Appropriations Committee.
Administrative Provisions
The House requested the continuation of three administrative provisions included in prior years The House requested the continuation of three administrative provisions included in prior years
related to related to
 unexpended balances from the MRA;  unexpended balances from the MRA;
 limiting amounts available from the MRA for leased vehicles; and  limiting amounts available from the MRA for leased vehicles; and
 providing for cybersecurity assistance from other federal entities.  providing for cybersecurity assistance from other federal entities.
These were included in the House-passed bill, along with These were included in the House-passed bill, along with
 a new administrative provision establishing an allowance for compensation of  a new administrative provision establishing an allowance for compensation of
interns in House committees. interns in House committees. The FY2022 act includes these provisions, as well as provisions to  change the name of the “Wounded Warrior and the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program” to the “Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program” and  rename a Committee on Appropriations hearing room the “David R. Obey Room.”
Support Agency Funding
U.S. Capitol Police (USCP)
The USCP is responsible for the security of the Capitol Complex, including, for example, the The USCP is responsible for the security of the Capitol Complex, including, for example, the
U.S. Capitol, the House and Senate office buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and the Library of U.S. Capitol, the House and Senate office buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and the Library of
Congress buildings and adjacent grounds. Congress buildings and adjacent grounds.

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The FY2021 enacted level was $515.5 million (not including P.L. 117-31). In comparison, levels The FY2021 enacted level was $515.5 million (not including P.L. 117-31). In comparison, levels
considered for FY2022 include the following: considered for FY2022 include the following:
 Requested: $619.2 million (+20.1%)  Requested: $619.2 million (+20.1%)
 House-passed: $603. House-passed: $603.997 million (+17.2%) million (+17.2%)
~~Additional information on the USCP is presented in Table 8.~~19 Draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: $606.6 million (+17.7%)  Enacted: $602.5 million (+16.9%) Additional information on the USCP is presented in Table 8.24 24 For additional information, see CRS Insight IN11570, The U.S. Capitol Police: Brief Background, by Ida A. Brudnick. Congressional Research Service 17 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations
Appropriations for the police are contained in two accounts—a Appropriations for the police are contained in two accounts—a salaries account and a and a general
expenses account.
1. Salaries—the FY2021 act provided $424.4 million for salaries. The USCP 1. Salaries—the FY2021 act provided $424.4 million for salaries. The USCP
requested $481.7 million (+13.5%), requested $481.7 million (+13.5%), ~~and~~ the House-passed bill recommended the House-passed bill recommended
$480.5 $480.5 million (+13.2%), the draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee recommended $479.5 million (+13.0%), and the enacted level was $468.86 (+10.5%)~~million (+13.2%)~~. .
2. General expenses—the FY2021 act provided $91.1 million for general expenses. 2. General expenses—the FY2021 act provided $91.1 million for general expenses.
The USCP requested $137.5 million (+50.8%), The USCP requested $137.5 million (+50.8%), ~~and~~ the House-passed bill would the House-passed bill would
have provided~~provide $123.5 million (+35.5%)~~ $123.5 million (+35.5%), the draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee recommended $127.1 million (+39.5%), and the enacted level was $133.6 (+46.6%). .
Another appropriation relating to the USCP appears within the Architect of the Capitol account Another appropriation relating to the USCP appears within the Architect of the Capitol account
for Capitol Police buildings and grounds. The FY2021 level was $45.99 million. For FY2022, for Capitol Police buildings and grounds. The FY2021 level was $45.99 million. For FY2022,
$76.0 million (+65.3%) was requested, $76.0 million (+65.3%) was requested, ~~and~~ the House-passed bill would the House-passed bill would ~~provide~~have provided $62.0 million $62.0 million
(+34.9%)(+34.9%).
~~These levels do not include~~, the draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee recommended $45.2 million (-1.6%), and the enacted level was $62.4 million (+35.7%). The comparisons do not include FY2021 supplemental appropriations provided in P.L. 117-31, including supplemental appropriations provided in P.L. 117-31, including
$37.50 million for Capitol Police Salaries “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol $37.50 million for Capitol Police Salaries “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol
on January 6, 2021”; $33.17 million for Capitol Police General Expenses “to respond to the on January 6, 2021”; $33.17 million for Capitol Police General Expenses “to respond to the
events at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021”; $800,000 for Capitol Police General events at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021”; $800,000 for Capitol Police General
Expenses “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus”; $35.40 million for Capitol Police Expenses “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus”; $35.40 million for Capitol Police
Mutual Aid Reimbursements; or $300.00 million for Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Police Mutual Aid Reimbursements; or $300.00 million for Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Police
Buildings, Grounds and Security, “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol on Buildings, Grounds and Security, “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol on
January 6, 2021.”January 6, 2021.” Administrative Provision The FY2022 act contains a provision requiring the USCP to notify the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations prior to any obligation that exceeds $100,000.
Office of Congressional Workplace Rights
Formerly known as the Office of Compliance, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights Formerly known as the Office of Compliance, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights
(OCWR) was renamed by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (P.L. 115-(OCWR) was renamed by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (P.L. 115-
397). It is an independent and nonpartisan agency within the legislative branch, and it was 397). It is an independent and nonpartisan agency within the legislative branch, and it was
originally established to administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.originally established to administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.2025
The act applies various employment and workplace safety laws to Congress and certain The act applies various employment and workplace safety laws to Congress and certain
legislative branch entities.legislative branch entities.2126

~~19 For additional information, see CRS Insight IN11570, The U.S. Capitol Police: Brief Background, by Ida A.~~
~~Brudnick.~~
2025 P.L. 104-1, 109 Stat. 3, January 23, 1995. The act, as amended, applies 12 civil rights, labor, and workplace safety P.L. 104-1, 109 Stat. 3, January 23, 1995. The act, as amended, applies 12 civil rights, labor, and workplace safety
laws to Congress and certain legislative branch agencies. These laws are the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, laws to Congress and certain legislative branch agencies. These laws are the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,
Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Fair Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Fair
Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Federal Services Labor-Management Relations Act, Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Federal Services Labor-Management Relations Act,
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Rehabilitation Act of 1970, Veterans’ employment and reemployment Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Rehabilitation Act of 1970, Veterans’ employment and reemployment
rights at Chapter 43 of Title 38 of the rights at Chapter 43 of Title 38 of the U.S. Code, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act, and Veterans Employment , Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act, and Veterans Employment
Opportunities Act. Opportunities Act.
2126 Among the office’s activities are administration of a dispute resolution process, investigation and enforcement of Among the office’s activities are administration of a dispute resolution process, investigation and enforcement of
occupational safety and health and disability provisions of the act, investigation of labor relations and enforcement of occupational safety and health and disability provisions of the act, investigation of labor relations and enforcement of
~~applicable provisions, and development of educational programs regarding the act’s provisions.~~
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The FY2021 enacted level of $7.5 million was continued in the FY2022 request The FY2021 enacted level of $7.5 million was continued in the FY2022 request, the draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the enacted level. The House-. The House-
passed bill would passed bill would ~~provide~~have provided $8.0 million (+6.7%). $8.0 million (+6.7%).
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
CBO is a nonpartisan congressional agency created to provide objective economic and budgetary CBO is a nonpartisan congressional agency created to provide objective economic and budgetary
analysis to Congress. CBO cost estimates are required for any measure reported by a regular or analysis to Congress. CBO cost estimates are required for any measure reported by a regular or
conference committee that may affect revenues or expenditures.conference committee that may affect revenues or expenditures.2227
The FY2021 level was $57.3 million. In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include the The FY2021 level was $57.3 million. In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include the
following: following:
 Requested: $60.95 million (+6.4%)  Requested: $60.95 million (+6.4%)
 House-passed: $60.95 million (+6.4%)  House-passed: $60.95 million (+6.4%)
 Draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: $60.2 million (+5.0%)  Enacted: $60.95 million (+6.4%) Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development,
and preservation of the U.S. Capitol Complex, which includes the Capitol and its grounds, House and preservation of the U.S. Capitol Complex, which includes the Capitol and its grounds, House
and Senate office buildings, Library of Congress buildings and grounds, Capitol Power Plant, and Senate office buildings, Library of Congress buildings and grounds, Capitol Power Plant,
Botanic Garden, Capitol Visitor Center, and USCP buildings and grounds. The AOC is Botanic Garden, Capitol Visitor Center, and USCP buildings and grounds. The AOC is
responsible for the Supreme Court buildings and grounds, but appropriations for their expenses responsible for the Supreme Court buildings and grounds, but appropriations for their expenses
are not contained in the legislative branch appropriations bill. are not contained in the legislative branch appropriations bill.
The FY2021 level was $675.1 million (not including supplemental appropriations of $21.87 The FY2021 level was $675.1 million (not including supplemental appropriations of $21.87
million for Architect of the Capitol, Capital Construction and Operations, “to prevent, prepare for, million for Architect of the Capitol, Capital Construction and Operations, “to prevent, prepare for,
and respond to coronavirus” and $300.00 million for Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Police and respond to coronavirus” and $300.00 million for Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Police
Buildings, Grounds and Security, “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol on Buildings, Grounds and Security, “to respond to the events at the United States Capitol on
January 6, 2021” provided in P.L. 117-31, and offsetting collections).January 6, 2021” provided in P.L. 117-31, and offsetting collections).23
In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include the following: In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include the following:
 Requested: $866.5 million (+28.4%)  Requested: $866.5 million (+28.4%)
 House- House-~~passed: $738.3 million (+26.1%, not including Senate office buildings~~reported: $738.3 (+26.1%)  House-passed: $737.8 million (+26.1%, not including Senate office buildings)28  Draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: $771.9 million (+14.3%)  Enacted: $773.9 million (+14.6%) )
Operations of the AOC are funded in the following 10 accounts: capital construction and Operations of the AOC are funded in the following 10 accounts: capital construction and
operations, Capitol building, Capitol grounds, Senate office buildings, House office buildings, operations, Capitol building, Capitol grounds, Senate office buildings, House office buildings,
Capitol Power Plant, Library buildings and grounds, Capitol Police buildings and grounds, Capitol Power Plant, Library buildings and grounds, Capitol Police buildings and grounds,
~~Capitol Visitor Center, and Botanic Garden. Additional funding information on the individual~~
~~AOC accounts is presented in Table 9.~~

22 applicable provisions, and development of educational programs regarding the act’s provisions. 27 CBO is required to use estimates provided by the Joint Committee on Taxation for all revenue legislation (Balanced CBO is required to use estimates provided by the Joint Committee on Taxation for all revenue legislation (Balanced
Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, P.L. 99-177, §273, 99 Stat.1098, December 12, 1985; 2 U.S.C. Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, P.L. 99-177, §273, 99 Stat.1098, December 12, 1985; 2 U.S.C.
§§621 et seq.). §§621 et seq.).
~~23 According to H.Rept. 117-80:~~

~~“House Office Buildings” offsetting collections include $9.0 million in the FY2021 act, the FY2022 request,~~
~~and the FY2022 House-passed bill.~~

~~“Capitol Power Plant” offsetting collections include $10.0 million in the FY2021 act, the FY2022 request,~~
~~and the FY2022 House-passed bill.~~
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~~Administrative Provision~~
~~The AOC requested~~28 Total reflects H.Amdt. 93 and H.Amdt. 94 (printed in Part B of H.Rept. 117-110), agreed to on July 28, 2021. Congressional Research Service 19 link to page 34 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations Capitol Visitor Center, and Botanic Garden. Additional funding information on the individual AOC accounts is presented in Table 9. Administrative Provision The budget request included an administrative provision that prohibits the use of funds for bonuses for an administrative provision that prohibits the use of funds for bonuses for
contractors behind schedule or over budget. This provision has been included in the annual contractors behind schedule or over budget. This provision has been included in the annual
appropriations acts since FY2015. appropriations acts since FY2015.
The Senate draft included an administrative provision making coins collected from fountains available for maintenance operations. Both provisions were included in the FY2022 act. Library of Congress (LOC)
The Library of Congress (LOC) serves simultaneously as Congress’s parliamentary library and The Library of Congress (LOC) serves simultaneously as Congress’s parliamentary library and
the de facto national library of the United States. Its broader services to the nation include the the de facto national library of the United States. Its broader services to the nation include the
acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of a collection of more than 171 million items in acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of a collection of more than 171 million items in
various formats;various formats;2429 service to the general public and scholarly and library communities; service to the general public and scholarly and library communities;
administration of U.S. copyright laws by its Copyright Office; and administration of a national administration of U.S. copyright laws by its Copyright Office; and administration of a national
program to provide reading material to the blind and physically handicapped. Its direct services to program to provide reading material to the blind and physically handicapped. Its direct services to
Congress include the provision of legal research and law-related services by the Law Library of Congress include the provision of legal research and law-related services by the Law Library of
Congress, and a broad range of activities by CRS, including in-depth and nonpartisan public Congress, and a broad range of activities by CRS, including in-depth and nonpartisan public
policy research, analysis, and legislative assistance for Members and committees and their staff; policy research, analysis, and legislative assistance for Members and committees and their staff;
congressional staff training; information and statistics retrieval; and continuing legal education congressional staff training; information and statistics retrieval; and continuing legal education
for Members of both chambers and congressional staff. for Members of both chambers and congressional staff.
The FY2021 level was $757.3 million. In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include the The FY2021 level was $757.3 million. In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include the
following: following:
 Requested: $801.0 million (+5.8%)  Requested: $801.0 million (+5.8%)
 House- House-~~passed: $794.4~~reported: $794.4 (+4.9%)  House-passed: $794.6 million (+4.9%)30  Draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: $794.0 million (+4.8%)  Enacted: $794.0 million (+4.8 ~~million (+4.9~~%) %)
These figures do not include additional authority to spend receipts. These figures do not include additional authority to spend receipts.2531
The LOC headings include the following: The LOC headings include the following:2632
1. Salaries and expenses—The FY2021 level was $523.7 million. The LOC 1. Salaries and expenses—The FY2021 level was $523.7 million. The LOC
requested $557.1 million (+6.4%). The House- requested $557.1 million (+6.4%). The House-~~passed~~reported bill would bill would ~~provide~~ have provided $548.3 $548.3
million (+4.7%).million (+4.7%).
The House-passed bill would have provided $548.6 29 Figure obtained from the Library of Congress, Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress for Fiscal Year 2020, 2021, p. 27, at https://www.loc.gov/about/reports-and-budgets/annual-reports/. 30 Total includes $250,000 agreed to in H.Amdt. 93, which included amendment #1 printed in Part B of H.Rept. 117-110, agreed to on July 28, 2021. 31 Fees paid to the LOC for copyright registration are an example of receipts. 32 For information on a change in the technology funding practice that affected the four LOC appropriations headings in FY2020, see the explanation in H.Rept. 116-64 and S.Rept. 116-124. Congressional Research Service 20 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations million (+4.8%). The draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee recommended, and the FY2022 act provides, $550.6 million (+5.1%). 2. Copyright Office—The FY2021 level was $48.6 million. The LOC requested 2. Copyright Office—The FY2021 level was $48.6 million. The LOC requested
$53.1 million (+9.1%), $53.1 million (+9.1%), ~~the same level contained~~which was included in the House-passed bill in the House-passed bill, the draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the FY2022 act. . These These
figures do not include authority to spend receipts and prior-year unobligated figures do not include authority to spend receipts and prior-year unobligated
balances ($44.8 million in FY2021; $44.97 million in the FY2022 balances ($44.8 million in FY2021; $44.97 million in the FY2022 ~~request and~~request, the the
House-passed billHouse-passed bill, the Senate draft, and the FY2022 act). ).
3. Congressional Research Service—The FY2021 act provided $125.5 million. The 3. Congressional Research Service—The FY2021 act provided $125.5 million. The
FY2022 request contained $129.6 million (+3.3%). The House-passed bill would FY2022 request contained $129.6 million (+3.3%). The House-passed bill would
~~provide~~have provided $131.8 million (+5.0%). $131.8 million (+5.0%). The Senate draft recommended, and the FY2022 act provides, $129.1 million (+2.9%).
4. Books for the blind and physically handicapped—The FY2021 level was $59.6 4. Books for the blind and physically handicapped—The FY2021 level was $59.6
million. The LOC requested $61.2 million (+2.8%), the same level contained in million. The LOC requested $61.2 million (+2.8%), the same level contained in
the House-passed billthe House-passed bill.

~~24 Figure obtained from the Library of Congress, Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress for Fiscal Year 2020,~~
~~2021, p. 27, at https://www.loc.gov/about/reports-and-budgets/annual-reports/.~~
~~25 Fees paid to the LOC for copyright registration are an example of receipts.~~
~~26 For information on a change in the technology funding practice that affected the four LOC appropriations headings in~~
~~FY2020, see the explanation in H.Rept. 116-64 and S.Rept. 116-124.~~
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, the Senate draft, and the FY2022 act.
The AOC’s budget also contains funds for LOC buildings and grounds. In FY2021, $83.4 million The AOC’s budget also contains funds for LOC buildings and grounds. In FY2021, $83.4 million
was provided. The FY2022 request contains $122.7 million (+47.0%). The House-passed bill was provided. The FY2022 request contains $122.7 million (+47.0%). The House-passed bill
would would ~~provide~~have provided $103.6 million (+24.1%), the draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee recommended $103.5 million (+24.0%), and the enacted level was $64.5 million (-22.7%) ~~$103.6 million (+24.1%)~~. .
Administrative ~~Provision~~Provisions
The legislative branch appropriations bills regularly The legislative branch appropriations bills regularly ~~provide~~include a provision providing authority to obligate funds for authority to obligate funds for
reimbursable and revolving fund activities ($252.6 million in the FY2021 act; $292.4 million in reimbursable and revolving fund activities ($252.6 million in the FY2021 act; $292.4 million in
the FY2022 requestthe FY2022 request ~~and~~, the House-passed bill the House-passed bill).
~~Government Publishing Office (GPO)27~~
~~GPO requested, and the House-passed bill would provide~~, the Senate draft, and the FY2022 act). The Senate draft also included provisions (1) revising authorities of the Librarian to accept gifts and (2) applying “the same protest limits to Library of Congress that apply to Executive Branch agencies and departments” with respect to task and delivery order contracts.33 The three provisions were included in the FY2022 act. Government Publishing Office (GPO)34 GPO requested, and the House-passed bill would have provided, $125.5 million (+7.3%) for , $125.5 million (+7.3%) for FY2022. The Senate chair’s draft, and the FY2022 act, provided $124.2 million (+6.2%). ~~FY2022.~~
Previously, since FY2017, GPO’s Previously, since FY2017, GPO’s ~~appropriations~~appropriation was equivalent to $117.0 million. was equivalent to $117.0 million.
GPO’s budget authority is contained in three accounts: GPO’s budget authority is contained in three accounts:
1. Congressional publishing— 1. Congressional publishing—~~The FY2022~~GPO requested requested, and and the House-passed House-passed ~~level of~~
bill would have provided, $80.2 million$80.2 million is, or 2.8% above the FY2021 enacted level of $78.0 million. 2.8% above the FY2021 enacted level of $78.0 million.
The Senate chair’s draft recommended, and the FY2022 act provides, $78.9 million (+1.1%). 33 Senate draft report, p. 49. 34 Formerly known as the Government Printing Office. For additional information on GPO, see CRS Report R45014, Government Printing, Publications, and Digital Information Management: Issues and Challenges. Congressional Research Service 21 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations 2. Public information programs of the Superintendent of Documents (salaries and 2. Public information programs of the Superintendent of Documents (salaries and
expenses)—The FY2022 requested expenses)—The FY2022 requested ~~and~~, House-passed, Senate chair draft, and FY2022 enacted ~~House-passed~~ level of $34.0 million is level of $34.0 million is
5.3% above the FY2021 enacted level of $32.3 million. 5.3% above the FY2021 enacted level of $32.3 million.
3. GPO Business Operations Revolving 3. GPO Business Operations Revolving ~~Fund28~~Fund35—The FY2022 requested—The FY2022 requested ~~and~~
~~House-passed~~, House- passed, Senate chair draft, and FY2022 enacted level of $11.3 million is 69.3% above the FY2021 enacted level of level of $11.3 million is 69.3% above the FY2021 enacted level of
$6.7 million. $6.7 million.
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
GAO responds to requests for studies of federal government programs and expenditures. GAO GAO responds to requests for studies of federal government programs and expenditures. GAO
may also initiate its own work.may also initiate its own work.2936
GAO’s FY2021 enacted level was $661.1 million. This total does not include an additional $10.0 GAO’s FY2021 enacted level was $661.1 million. This total does not include an additional $10.0
million in supplemental appropriations, to remain available until expended, for audits and million in supplemental appropriations, to remain available until expended, for audits and
investigations related to the coronavirus response (Section 213 of Division I of the Consolidated investigations related to the coronavirus response (Section 213 of Division I of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2021, P.L. 116-260). In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include Appropriations Act, 2021, P.L. 116-260). In comparison, levels considered for FY2022 include
the following: the following:
 Requested: $744.3 million (+12.6%)  Requested: $744.3 million (+12.6%)
 House-passed: $729.3 million (+10.3%)  House-passed: $729.3 million (+10.3%)
 Draft from the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: $717.5 million (+8.5%)  Enacted: $719.2 million (+8.8%) These levels do not include offsetting collections ($31.3 million in the FY2021 act; $38.9 million These levels do not include offsetting collections ($31.3 million in the FY2021 act; $38.9 million
in the FY2022 requestin the FY2022 request ~~and in~~, the House-passed bill, the Senate chair’s draft, and the FY2022 act).37 Congressional Office for International Leadership/Open World Leadership Center The FY2022 request, the House-passed bill, the Senate chair’s draft, and the FY2022 act all included ~~the House-passed bill).30~~

~~27 Formerly known as the Government Printing Office. For additional information on GPO, see CRS Report R45014,~~
Government Printing, Publications, and Digital Information Management: Issues and Challenges.
~~28 The revolving fund supports GPO’s operation and maintenance.~~
~~29 GAO’s guidelines for initiating studies are contained in U.S. Government Accountability Office,~~ ~~GAO’s~~
~~Congressional Protocols, GAO-17-767G (Washington: GAO, 2017), at https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-17-767g.~~
~~30 Offsetting collections include funds derived from reimbursable audits and rental of space in the GAO building.~~
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~~Open World Leadership Center~~
~~Open World requested, and the House-passed bill would provide,~~ $6.0 million for FY2022, $6.0 million for FY2022,
equivalent to the FY2021 level.equivalent to the FY2021 level. The House-passed billThe House-passed bill ~~would also change the name~~, the Senate chair’s draft, and the FY2022 act also all contained language to change the name from the Open World Leadership Center to the to the
Congressional Office for International Leadership. Congressional Office for International Leadership.
The The ~~Open World Leadership Center~~center administers a program that supports democratic changes in administers a program that supports democratic changes in
other countries by inviting their leaders to observe democracy and free enterprise in the United other countries by inviting their leaders to observe democracy and free enterprise in the United
States.States. Congress first authorized the program in 1999 to support the relationship between Russia Congress first authorized the program in 1999 to support the relationship between Russia
and the United States. and the United States. ~~The~~Established at the LOC as the Center for Russian Leadership Development in 2000, the program encouraged young federal and local Russian leaders to visit program encouraged young federal and local Russian leaders to visit
the United States and observe its government and society. the United States and observe its government and society.
~~Established at the LOC as the Center for Russian Leadership Development in 2000, the center~~
~~was renamed the Open World Leadership~~ The center was renamed the Open World Leadership 35 The revolving fund supports GPO’s operation and maintenance. 36 GAO’s guidelines for initiating studies are contained in U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO’s Congressional Protocols, GAO-17-767G (Washington: GAO, 2017), at https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-17-767g. 37 Offsetting collections include funds derived from reimbursable audits and rental of space in the GAO building. Congressional Research Service 22 link to page 27 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations Center in 2003, when the program was expanded to Center in 2003, when the program was expanded to
include specified additional countries.include specified additional countries.3138 In 2004, Congress further extended the program’s In 2004, Congress further extended the program’s
eligibility to other countries designated by the center’s board of trustees, subject to congressional eligibility to other countries designated by the center’s board of trustees, subject to congressional
consideration.consideration.32 39 More recent appropriations documents, including the FY2022 House report, the Senate draft report, and the joint explanatory statement, have included language regarding countries or regions of focus and proposed expansion. The center is housed in the LOC and receives services from the LOC through an The center is housed in the LOC and receives services from the LOC through an
interagency agreement. interagency agreement.
A provision, first included in FY2016, was continued in the FY2022 A provision, first included in FY2016, was continued in the FY2022 ~~request~~act, stating the , stating the
following: following:
That funds made available to support Russian participants shall only be used for those That funds made available to support Russian participants shall only be used for those
engaging in free market development, humanitarian activities, and civic engagement, and engaging in free market development, humanitarian activities, and civic engagement, and
shall not be used for officials of the central government of Russia. shall not be used for officials of the central government of Russia.
~~The~~Prior to the name change, the location and future of location and future of ~~Open World,~~the center; attempts to assess its effectiveness, attempts to assess its effectiveness, countries of focus, and funding levels; and its inclusion in and its inclusion in
the legislative branch budget the legislative branch budget ~~have been~~were discussed at appropriations hearings and in report discussed at appropriations hearings and in report
~~language for more than a decade. The funding level for Open World has also varied greatly during~~
~~this period. For additional discussion, see the “Prior Year Discussion of Location and Funding of~~
~~Open World” section in CRS Report R44899, Legislative Branch: FY2018 Appropriations, by Ida~~
~~A. Brudnick~~language for many years. .
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development
The center was created by Congress in 1988 to encourage public service by congressional staff The center was created by Congress in 1988 to encourage public service by congressional staff
through training and development programs.through training and development programs.3340 The $430,000 included in the FY2021 act, the The $430,000 included in the FY2021 act, the
FY2022 request, FY2022 request, ~~and~~ the House-passed billthe House-passed bill, the Senate chair’s draft, and the FY2022 act is is approximately the same level provided annually approximately the same level provided annually
since FY2006. since FY2006.
General Provisions
As in past years, Congress considered a number of general provisions related to the legislative As in past years, Congress considered a number of general provisions related to the legislative
branch. These provisions and their status are listed ibranch. These provisions and their status are listed in Table 4.
Table 4. General Provisions (and stage of inclusion or status) FY2022 Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021 FY2022 House- Chairman’s FY2022 Provision to Enacted Requested Passed Draft Enacted prohibit appropriated funds for the Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes maintenance and care of private vehicles limit funds to the fiscal year unless Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes otherwise expressly provided 38
31 P.L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-120, December 21, 2000; P.L. 108-7, 117 Stat. 382, February 20, 2003. P.L. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-120, December 21, 2000; P.L. 108-7, 117 Stat. 382, February 20, 2003.
According to the 2003 act, the additional countries include “any country specified in §3 of the FREEDOM Support Act According to the 2003 act, the additional countries include “any country specified in §3 of the FREEDOM Support Act
(22 U.S.C. 5801),” and “Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.” The countries specified in 22 U.S.C. 5801 are Armenia, (22 U.S.C. 5801),” and “Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.” The countries specified in 22 U.S.C. 5801 are Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and
Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan.
3239 P.L. 108-447, 118 Stat. 3192, December 8, 2004. P.L. 108-447, 118 Stat. 3192, December 8, 2004.
3340 2 U.S.C. 1105. See also http://www.stennis.gov/. 2 U.S.C. 1105. See also http://www.stennis.gov/.
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~~Table 4. General Provisions~~
~~(and stage of inclusion or status)~~FY2022 Senate Appropriations
FY2022
~~FY2022~~
Committee FY2021
FY2022
House-
~~Senate-~~
Chairman’s FY2022
Provision to
Enacted
Requested
Passed
~~Reported~~Draft Enacted make any changes in rates of Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
~~Enacted~~
~~prohibit appropriated funds for the~~
~~Yes~~
~~Yes~~
~~Yes~~

~~maintenance and care of private vehicles~~
~~limit funds to the fiscal year unless~~
~~Yes~~
~~Yes~~
~~Yes~~

~~otherwise expressly provided~~
~~make any changes in rates of~~
~~Yes~~
~~Yes~~
~~Yes~~

compensation and designation permanent compensation and designation permanent
make consulting services contracts a make consulting services contracts a
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

Yes Yes matter of public record matter of public record
authorize the costs of Legislative Branch authorize the costs of Legislative Branch
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

Yes Yes Financial Managers Council Financial Managers Council
limit transfers to those authorized by law limit transfers to those authorized by law
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

Yes Yes prohibit restrictions on guided staff tours prohibit restrictions on guided staff tours
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

Yes Yes of the Capitol with limited exceptions of the Capitol with limited exceptions
prohibit a cost of living adjustment for prohibit a cost of living adjustment for
Y Yesa
Noa
Y Yesa

Yesa Yesa Members of Congres Members of Congressa
(Section 7 of (Section 7 of
(Section 6 of P.L. 116-260) Division HH of P.L. 117-103~~P.L. 116-260~~) )
reduce plastic waste reduce plastic waste
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

Yes Yes restrict procurement of restrict procurement of
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

Yes Yes telecommunications equipment that may telecommunications equipment that may
present a cybersecurity risk present a cybersecurity risk
require computer networks to block the require computer networks to block the
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

Yes Yes viewing, downloading, and exchanging of viewing, downloading, and exchanging of
pornography pornography
authorize hiring of individuals covered by authorize hiring of individuals covered by
No No
No No
Yes Yes

Yes No the Deferred Action for Childhood the Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals program Arrivals program
adjust annual rate of pay for certain adjust annual rate of pay for certain
No No
No No
Yes Yes

No Partial legislative branch officials (including legislative branch officials (including
(relating to the Architect of the Capitol, Deputy Architect of the Capitol, Deputy
Architect of Architect, and CVC CEO of Visitor Architect, and CVC CEO of Visitor
the Capitol and Services, and the Chief of the USCP) Services, and the Chief of the USCP)
Chief of the USCP) remove specified U.S. Capitol Statuarremove specified U.S. Capitol Statuaryb
No No
No No
Yes Yes

No No Joint Congressional Committee on Joint Congressional Committee on
Yes Yes
No No
No No

No No Inaugural Ceremonies of 2021 ($2.0 Inaugural Ceremonies of 2021 ($2.0
mil ion) mil ion)
Capitol Complex Health and Safety ($5.0 Capitol Complex Health and Safety ($5.0
Yes Yes
No No
No No

Yes Yes mil ion) mil ion)
Government Accountability Office Government Accountability Office
Yes Yes
No No
No No

No No Supplemental Oversight ($10.0 mil ion) Directing the Architect of the Capitol to No No Yes No Yes “obtain an honorific plaque listing the names of all of the United States Capitol Police and Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department officers who served at the United States Capitol in response to the attack on January 6, 2021” ~~Supplemental Oversight ($10.0 mil ion)~~
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FY2022
~~FY2022~~
Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021
FY2022
House-
~~Senate-~~
Chairman’s FY2022
Provision to
Enacted
Requested
Passed
~~Reported~~Draft
Enacted
~~Directing the Architect of the Capitol to~~Maximum Compensation for Senate Staff No No No Yes Yes
No
No
~~Yes~~

~~“obtain an honorific plaque listing the~~
~~names of all of the United States Capitol~~
~~Police and Washington, DC, Metropolitan~~
~~Police Department officers who served at~~
~~the United States Capitol in response to~~
~~the attack on January 6, 2021”~~
Sources: P.L. 116-260, the P.L. 116-260, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft bil , Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement, P.L. 117-103, and CRS analysis. The table , and CRS analysis. The table
does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31).does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31).
a. The legislative branch bil does not contain language funding or increasing Member pay, and a provision a. The legislative branch bil does not contain language funding or increasing Member pay, and a provision
prohibiting the automatic Member pay adjustments could be included in any bil , or be introduced as a prohibiting the automatic Member pay adjustments could be included in any bil , or be introduced as a
separate bil . For additional information, see CRS Report 97-1011, separate bil . For additional information, see CRS Report 97-1011, Salaries of Members of Congress: Recent
Actions and Historical Tables, by Ida A. Brudnick. Pay for Members of Congress was last adjusted in January , by Ida A. Brudnick. Pay for Members of Congress was last adjusted in January
2009. 2009.
b. This provision would remove all Confederate statues and Confederate busts; the bust of Roger Brooke b. This provision would remove all Confederate statues and Confederate busts; the bust of Roger Brooke
Taney; the statue of Charles Brantley Aycock; the statue of John Caldwell Calhoun; and the statue of James Taney; the statue of Charles Brantley Aycock; the statue of John Caldwell Calhoun; and the statue of James
Paul Clarke from any area of the United States Capitol which is accessible to the public. See also, from the Paul Clarke from any area of the United States Capitol which is accessible to the public. See also, from the
116th Congress: H.R. 7573, H.R. 7217, and S. 3957. 116th Congress: H.R. 7573, H.R. 7217, and S. 3957.
Introduction to Summary Tables and Appendix
Table 5 througthrough Table 9 provide information on funding levels for the legislative branch overall, provide information on funding levels for the legislative branch overall,
the Senate, the House of Representatives, the USCP, and the AOC. the Senate, the House of Representatives, the USCP, and the AOC.
The tables are followed by The tables are followed by an Appendix, which lists House, Senate, and conference bills and hich lists House, Senate, and conference bills and
reports; public law numbers; and enactment dates since FY1998. reports; public law numbers; and enactment dates since FY1998.
Table 5. Legislative Branch Appropriations: Funding Levels by Agency or Entity
(in thousands of dollars) (in thousands of dollars)
FY2022
~~FY2022~~
Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021
FY2022
House-
~~Senate-~~
Chairman’s FY2022
Entity
Enacted
Requested
~~Passed~~
~~Reported~~Passeda Draft
Enacted
Senate Senate
$998,56 $998,560c0b
$1,092,157 $1,092,157
—ac

$1,094,678 $1,094,894 House of House of
1,476,60 1,476,607c7b
1,736,597 1,736,597
1,714,996 1,714,996

1,714,996 1,715,170b Representatives Representatives
Joint Items Joint Items
21,513 21,513
21,905 21,905
~~21,905~~

22,155 22,011 22,337 Capitol Police Capitol Police
515,54 515,541c1b
619,217 619,217
603,968 603,968

606,621 602,509 Office of Office of
7,500 7,500
7,500 7,500
8,000 8,000

7,500 7,500 Congressional Congressional
Workplace Rights Workplace Rights
Congressional Budget Congressional Budget
57,292 57,292
60,953 60,953
60,953 60,953

60,153 60,953 Office Office
Architect of the Architect of the
675,07 675,073c3b 866,461 737,784 771,857 773,898 Capitol
~~866,461~~
~~738,284~~

~~Capitol~~
~~Library of Congress,~~
~~757,346~~
~~801,008~~
~~794,378~~

~~Including CRS~~
~~CRS (non-add)~~
~~125,495~~
~~129,606~~
~~131,770~~

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FY2022
~~FY2022~~
Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021
FY2022
House-
~~Senate-~~
Chairman’s FY2022
Entity
Enacted
Requested
~~Passed~~
~~Reported~~Passeda Draft Enacted Library of Congress, 757,346 801,008 794,628 794,018 794,019 Including CRS CRS (non-add) 125,495 129,606 131,770 129,106 129,106
~~Enacted~~
Government Government
117,000 117,000
125,549 125,549
125,549 125,549

124,237 124,237 Publishing Office Publishing Office
Government Government
661,139 661,139
744,317 744,317
729,262 729,262

717,500 719,230 Accountability Office Accountability Office
~~Open World~~Congressional Office
6,000 6,000
6,000 6,000
6,000 6,000

~~Leadership Center~~6,000 6,000 for International Leadership (formerly Open World Leadership Center)
Stennis Center for Stennis Center for
430 430
430 430
430 430

430 430 Public Service Public Service
Adjustments to Adjustments to
-2,000 -2,000
— -2,000 2,000
-2,000 -2,000

-2,000 Compensation (CBO Compensation (CBO
estimate) estimate)
Copyright Office new — 2,000 — — — spending authority (Sec. 142(b)) Other General Other General
7,00 7,000b0d
— —
— —

5,000 5,000 Provisions Provisions
Other/Scorekeeping Other/Scorekeeping
— —
— —
— —

— — Legislative Branch,
$5,304,213cb
$6,084,094
$4,801,725ac

$5,923,001 $5,924,177
Total
Emergency Emergency
$10,000 $10,000
— —
— —

— — Rescissions Rescissions
-$5,212 -$5,212
— —
— —

— — Sources: P.L. 116-260, the P.L. 116-260, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft bil , Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement, P.L. 117-103, and CRS analysis. The table , and CRS analysis. The table
does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31, enacted on July 30, 2021) for the House, Senate, Capitol Police, or Architect of the Capitol. For additional information, see the “FY2021” section in “Funding in Prior Years: Brief Overview and Trends.” Notes: Numbers may not sum due to rounding. a. Total includes amendments agreed to in the House impacting funding for the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services (included in “Joint Items”), the Architect of the Capitol, and the Library of Congress. b. The FY2021 total does not include one gratuity payment to the beneficiary of a deceased Member of the House (Section 157 of P.L. 116-159) or two gratuity payments included in P.L. 117-31. The FY2022 total includes one gratuity payment to the beneficiary of a deceased Member of the House (P.L. 117-103). c. By tradition, the House generally does not consider appropriations for Senate operations or Senate office buildings, and the Senate generally does not consider appropriations for House operations or House office buildings. d. For Sections 211 and 212 of the General Provisions in the FY2021 act (P.L. 116-260). The FY2022 Senate draft and the FY2022 act include $5.0 mil ion for Capitol Complex Health and Safety. Congressional Research Service 26 link to page 32 link to page 32 link to page 32 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations Table 6. Senate Appropriations (in thousands of dollars) FY2022 Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021 FY2022 House- Chairman’s FY2022 Accounts Enacted Requested Passeda Draft Enacted Expense Allowances 220 225 — 225 225 and Representation Salaries, Officers, and 222,727 234,452 — 239,088 239,404 Employees Office of Legislative 6,681 6,919 — 7,353 7,353 Counsel Office of Legal Counsel 1,197 1,222 — 1,299 1,299 Expense Allowances 28 30 — 30 30 for Secretary of Senate et al. Contingent Expenses 768,707 849,309 — 846,683 846,583 (subtotal) Inquiries and 133,265 136,600 — 136,600 136,600 Investigations Senate Intl. 508 520 — 530 530 Narcotics Caucus Secretary of the 7,036 7,036 — 17,036 17,036 Senateb Financial 2,500 6,000 6,000 6,000 Management Information System Modernization Sergeant at 139,221 184,911 — 151,821 151,821 Arms/Doorkeeperc Sergeant at Arms — — — 25,000 25,000 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Fund Miscellaneous 24,877 22,400 — 23,122 23,022 Items Senators’ Official 461,000 491,542 — 486,274 486,274 Personnel and Office Expense Account Official Mail Costs 300 300 — 300 300 Rescission -1,000 — — — — Total $998,560 $1,092,157 — $1,094,678 $1,094,894 Congressional Research Service 27 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations Sources: P.L. 116-260, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft bil , Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement, P.L. 117-103~~Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31).~~
Notes: Numbers may not sum due to rounding.
~~a. By tradition, the House generally does not consider appropriations for Senate operations or Senate office~~
~~buildings, and the Senate generally does not consider appropriations for House operations or House office~~
~~buildings.~~
~~b. For Sections 211 and 212 of the General Provisions in the FY2021 act (P.L. 116-260).~~
~~c. The FY2021 total does not include supplemental appropriations for the House, Senate, Capitol Police, or~~
~~Architect of the Capitol, provided in P.L. 117-31, which was enacted on July 30, 2021. For additional~~
~~information, see the “FY2021” section in “Funding in Prior Years: Brief Overview and Trends.” The FY2021~~
~~total also does not include one gratuity payment to the beneficiary of a deceased Member of the House~~
~~(Section 157 of P.L. 116-159) or two gratuity payments included in P.L. 117-31.~~
~~Table 6. Senate Appropriations~~
~~(in thousands of dollars)~~
~~FY2022~~
~~FY2022~~
~~FY2021~~
~~FY2022~~
~~House-~~
~~Senate-~~
~~FY2022~~
~~Accounts~~
~~Enacted~~
~~Requested~~
~~Passeda~~
~~Reported~~
~~Enacted~~
~~Expense Allowances~~
~~220~~
~~225~~
—

~~and Representation~~
~~Salaries, Officers, and~~
~~222,727~~
~~234,452~~
—

~~Employees~~
~~Office of Legislative~~
~~6,681~~
~~6,919~~
—

~~Counsel~~
~~Office of Legal Counsel~~
~~1,197~~
~~1,222~~
—

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~~FY2022~~
~~FY2022~~
~~FY2021~~
~~FY2022~~
~~House-~~
~~Senate-~~
~~FY2022~~
~~Accounts~~
~~Enacted~~
~~Requested~~
~~Passeda~~
~~Reported~~
~~Enacted~~
~~Expense Allowances~~
28
30
—

~~for Secretary of Senate~~
~~et al.~~
~~Contingent Expenses~~
~~768,707~~
~~849,309~~
—

~~(subtotal)~~
~~Inquiries and~~
~~133,265~~
~~136,600~~
—

~~Investigations~~
~~Senate Intl.~~
~~508~~
~~520~~
—

~~Narcotics Caucus~~
~~Secretary of the~~
~~9,536~~
~~13,036~~
—

~~Senateb~~
~~Sergeant at~~
~~139,221~~
~~184,911~~
—

~~Arms/Doorkeeperc~~
~~Miscellaneous~~
~~24,877~~
~~22,400~~
—

~~Items~~
~~Senators’ Official~~
~~461,000~~
~~491,542~~
—

~~Personnel and~~
~~Office Expense~~
~~Account~~
~~Official Mail Costs~~
~~300~~
~~300~~
—

~~Rescission~~
~~-1,000~~
—
—

~~Total~~
~~$998,560~~
~~$1,092,157~~
—

~~Sources: P.L. 116-260, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80~~, and CRS analysis. The table , and CRS analysis. The table
does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31). does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31).
Notes: Numbers may not sum due to rounding. Numbers may not sum due to rounding.
a. By tradition, the House does not consider appropriations for Senate operations. a. By tradition, the House does not consider appropriations for Senate operations.
b. Office operations of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate are also funded under “Salaries, Officers, and b. Office operations of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate are also funded under “Salaries, Officers, and
Employees.” Employees.”
c. Office operations of the Office of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper are also funded under “Salaries, c. Office operations of the Office of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper are also funded under “Salaries,
Officers, and Employees.” Officers, and Employees.”
Table 7. House of Representatives Appropriations
(in thousands of dollars) (in thousands of dollars)
FY2022
~~FY2022~~
Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021
FY2022
House-
~~Senate-~~
Chairman’s FY2022
Accounts
Enacted
Requested
Passed
~~Reported~~Draft
Enacted
House Leadership Offices House Leadership Offices
28,884 28,884
28,884 28,884
34,949 34,949
— —

$34,949 Members’ Representational Members’ Representational
640,000 640,000
840,000 840,000
774,400 774,400
— —

774,400 Allowance Allowance
Intern Allowance-House Intern Allowance-House
11,025 11,025
11,025 11,025
15,435 15,435
— —

15,435 Member Offices Member Offices
Intern Allowance-House Intern Allowance-House
365 365
365 365
438 438
— —

438 Leadership Offices ~~Leadership Offices~~
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~~FY2022~~
~~FY2022~~
~~FY2021~~
~~FY2022~~
~~House-~~
~~Senate-~~
~~FY2022~~
~~Accounts~~
~~Enacted~~
~~Requested~~
~~Passed~~
~~Reported~~
~~Enacted~~
Intern Allowance-Standing Intern Allowance-Standing
— —
— —
1,944 1,944

— 1,944 Committees, Special and Select Committees, Special and Select
Intern Allowance-House Intern Allowance-House
— —
— —
346 346

— 346 Appropriations Committee Appropriations Committee
Committee Employees Committee Employees
162,825 162,825
176,978 176,978
197,018 197,018
— —

197,018 (subtotal) (subtotal)
Standing Committees, Standing Committees,
138,100 138,100
151,264 151,264
167,101 167,101
— —

167,101 Special and Select, except Special and Select, except
Appropriations Appropriations
Appropriations Appropriations
24,725 24,725
25,714 25,714
29,917 29,917
— —

29,917 Committee Committee
Salaries, Officers, and Salaries, Officers, and
260,781 260,781
281,364 281,364
288,481 288,481
— —

288,481 Employees (subtotal) Employees (subtotal)
Office of the Clerk Office of the Clerk
31,975 31,975
35,857 35,857
36,500 36,500
— —

36,500 Office of the Sergeant at Office of the Sergeant at
23,260 23,260
24,309 24,309
27,695 27,695
— —

27,695 Arms Arms
Office of Chief Office of Chief
177,200 177,200
191,337 191,337
193,188 193,188
— —

193,188 Administrative Officer Administrative Officer
Office of Diversity and Office of Diversity and
1,500 1,500
2,213 2,213
3,000 3,000
— —

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Office of the Office of the
1,000 1,000
1,000 1,000
1,250 1,250
— —

1,250 Whistleblower Whistleblower
Ombudsmen Ombudsmen
Office of Inspector Office of Inspector
5,019 5,019
5,019 5,019
5,019 5,019
— —

5,019 General General
Office of General Office of General ~~Counsel~~
1,815 1,815
1,912 1,912
1,912 1,912
— —

1,912 Counsel Office of the Office of the
2,088 2,088
2,134 2,134
2,134 2,134
— —

2,134 Parliamentarian Parliamentarian
Office of the Law Office of the Law ~~Revision~~
3,469 3,469
3,600 3,600
3,600 3,600
— —

3,600 Revision Counsel Counsel
Office of the Legislative Office of the Legislative
11,937 11,937
12,425 12,425
12,625 12,625
— —

12,625 Counsel Counsel
Office of Office of
934 934
934 934
934 934
— —

934 Interparliamentary Affairs Interparliamentary Affairs
Other Authorized Other Authorized
584 584
624 624
624 624
— —

624 Employees Employees
Allowances and Expenses Allowances and Expenses
374,939 374,939
395,981 395,981
399,985 399,985
— —

399,985 (subtotal) (subtotal)
Supplies, Materials, Supplies, Materials,
1,555 1,555
1,555 1,555
1,555 1,555
— —

1,555 Administrative Costs and Administrative Costs and
Federal Tort Claims Federal Tort Claims
Official Mail for Official Mail for
190 190
190 190
190 190
— —

190 committees, leadership, committees, leadership,
administrative and administrative and
legislative officeslegislative offices
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~~FY2022~~
~~FY2022~~
~~FY2021~~
~~FY2022~~
~~House-~~
~~Senate-~~
~~FY2022~~
~~Accounts~~
~~Enacted~~
~~Requested~~
~~Passed~~
~~Reported~~
~~Enacted~~
~~Government~~
~~335,000~~
~~356,000~~
~~356,000~~
—

Government 335,000 356,000 356,000 — 356,000 Contributions Contributions
Business Continuity and Business Continuity and
18,508 18,508
20,309 20,309
23,813 23,813
— —

23,813 Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery
Emergency Emergency
Appropriations Appropriations
Transition Activities Transition Activities
13,000 13,000
5,895 5,895
5,895 — 5,895 Green and Gold 3,975 9,294 9,294 — 9,294 Congressional Aide Program (formerly Wounded Warrior Program) ~~5 ,~~
~~895~~
—

~~Wounded Warrior~~
~~3,975~~
~~9,294 9 ,~~
~~294~~
—

~~Program~~
Office of Congressional Office of Congressional
1,711 1,711
1,738 1,738 ~~1 ,~~
~~738~~
—

1,738 — 1,738 Ethics Ethics
Miscellaneous Items Miscellaneous Items
1,000 1,000
1,000 1,000
1,500 1,500
— —

1,500 House Modernization House Modernization
2,000 2,000
2,000 2,000
2,000 2,000
— —

2,000 Initiatives Account Congressional Research Service 29 link to page 34 link to page 34 link to page 35 link to page 35 link to page 35 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations FY2022 Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021 FY2022 House- Chairman’s FY2022 Accounts Enacted Requested Passed Draft Enacted ~~Initiatives Account~~
Administrative Administrative
-4,212 -4,212
— —
— —
— —

— Provisions/Rescissions/Other Provisions/Rescissions/Other
Total
$1,476,607 $1,736,597 $1,714,996
—a
$1,715,170b
Sources: P.L. 116-260, the P.L. 116-260, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft bil , Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement, P.L. 117-103, and CRS analysis. ~~, and CRS analysis.~~ The table The table
does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31). does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31).
Notes: Numbers may not sum due to rounding. Numbers may not sum due to rounding.
a. By tradition, the Senate generally does not consider appropriations for House operations. a. By tradition, the Senate generally does not consider appropriations for House operations.
b. Total includes one gratuity payment to the heirs of a deceased Member of the House. Table 8. Capitol Police Appropriations
(in thousands of dollars) (in thousands of dollars)
FY2022
~~FY2022~~
Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021
FY2022
House-
~~Senate-~~
Chairman’s FY2022
Accounts
Enacted
Requested
Passed
~~Reported~~Draft
Enacted
Salaries, Capitol Police Salaries, Capitol Police
$424,397 $424,397
$481,749 $481,749
$480,454 $480,454

$479,478 $468,861 General Expenses General Expenses
91,144 91,144
137,468 137,468
123,514 123,514

127,143 133,648 Total
$515,541
$619,217
$603,968

$606,621 $602,509 Sources: P.L. 116-260, the P.L. 116-260, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft bil , Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement, P.L. 117-103, and CRS analysis. The table , and CRS analysis. The table
does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31). does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31).
Note: Numbers may not sum due to rounding. Numbers may not sum due to rounding.
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Table 9. Architect of the Capitol Appropriations
(in thousands of dollars) (in thousands of dollars)
FY2022
~~FY2022~~
Senate Appropriations FY2022 Committee FY2021
FY2022
House-
~~Senate-~~
Chairman’s FY2022
Accounts
Enacted Requested
Passed
~~Reported~~Draft
Enacted
Capital Construction and Capital Construction and
$127,462 $127,462
$153,915 $153,915
~~$154,915~~

$150,911a $135,205 $139,117 Operations Operations
Capitol Building Capitol Building
34,719 34,719
43,397 43,397
43,397 43,397

43,347 42,579 Capitol Grounds Capitol Grounds
20,560 20,560
15,437 15,437
~~15,437~~

18,941a 15,362 15,237 Senate Office Buildings Senate Office Buildings
89,615 89,615
81,077 81,077
—

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House Office Buildin House Office Buildin~~gsb~~gsc
129,780 129,780
189,407 189,407
184,407 184,407

184,407 203,423 House Historic Buildings House Historic Buildings
0 0
10,000 10,000
0 0

0 0 Revitalization Fund Revitalization Fund
Capitol Power Plan Capitol Power Plantctd
97,761 97,761
119,601 119,601
119,601 119,601

113,732 114,598 Library Buildings and Grounds Library Buildings and Grounds
83,446 83,446
122,678 122,678
103,578 103,578

103,468 64,544 Capitol Police Buildings and Capitol Police Buildings and
45,993 45,993
76,031 76,031
62,031 62,031

45,235 62,390 Grounds Grounds
Botanic Garden Botanic Garden
20,986 20,986
28,824 28,824
28,824 28,824

23,555 24,464 Capitol Visitor Center Capitol Visitor Center
24,751 24,751
26,094 26,094
26,094 26,094

25,569 25,569 Architect of the Capitol,
$675,073
$866,461
~~$738,284~~

~~Total~~bc $737,784 a $771,857 $773,898 Totalcd
Sources: P.L. 116-260, the P.L. 116-260, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, H.R. 4346, H.Rept. 117-80, Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft bil , Senate Appropriations Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement, P.L. 117-103, and CRS analysis. The table , and CRS analysis. The table
does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31). does not include provisions in the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 117-31).
Notes: Numbers may not sum due to rounding. Numbers may not sum due to rounding.
a. a. Includes amendments agreed to during consideration of H.R. 4346 in the House related to funding levels for “Capital Construction and Operations” and “Capitol Grounds.” b. The House generally does not consider appropriations for Senate office buildings, and the total does not The House generally does not consider appropriations for Senate office buildings, and the total does not
include funding for that account. include funding for that account.
bc. Not including “House Office Buildings” offsetting col ections of $9.0 mil ion in the FY2021 enacted bil , the . Not including “House Office Buildings” offsetting col ections of $9.0 mil ion in the FY2021 enacted bil , the
FY2022 request, and the FY2022 House-passed bil FY2022 request, and the FY2022 House-passed bil .
c, Senate draft, and FY2022 act. d. Not including “Capitol Power Plant” offsetting col ections of $10.0 mil ion in the FY2021 enacted bil , the . Not including “Capitol Power Plant” offsetting col ections of $10.0 mil ion in the FY2021 enacted bil , the
FY2022 request, and the FY2022 House-passed bil FY2022 request, and the FY2022 House-passed bil .
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Appendix. Fiscal Year Information and Resources
Table A-1. Overview of Legislative Branch Appropriations: FY1998-FY2022
(House, Senate, Conference, and CRS Reports and Related Legislative VehiclesHouse, Senate, Conference, and CRS Reports and Related Legislative Vehicles)
Enactment
Date
Fiscal
and Public
Enactment
CRS
Year
House
Senate
Conference
Law
Vehicle Title
Report
2022 2022
H.Rept. H.Rept.

~~117-80~~
~~(H.R.~~
~~4346)~~ Senate Explanatory 3/15/2022 Consolidated CRS Report 117-80 Appropriations materials (P.L. 117- Appropriations R46936, Legislative (H.R. Committee inserted into 103) Act, 2022 Branch: FY2022 4346) chairman’s the Appropriations, by draft bil ; Congressional Ida A. Brudnick Senate Record Appropriations (H.R. 2471) Committee chairman’s draft explanatory statement
2021 2021
H.Rept. H.Rept.
Senate Senate
Explanatory Explanatory
12/27/2020 12/27/2020
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
116-447 116-447
Appropriations materials Appropriations materials
(P.L. 116- (P.L. 116-
Appropriations Appropriations
R46469, R46469, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
Committee Committee
inserted into inserted into
260) 260)
Act, 2021 Act, 2021
Branch: FY2021
7611) 7611)
majority draft majority draft
the the
Appropriations, by , by
bil ; Senate bil ; Senate
Congressional
Ida A. Brudnick Ida A. Brudnick
Appropriations Appropriations Record
Committee Committee
(H.R. 133) (H.R. 133)
majority draft majority draft
explanatory explanatory
statement statement
2020 2020
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 116- S.Rept. 116-
Explanatory Explanatory
12/20/2019 12/20/2019
Further Further
CRS Report CRS Report
116-64 116-64
124 (S. 2581) 124 (S. 2581)
materials materials
(P.L. 116- (P.L. 116-
Consolidated Consolidated
R45755, R45755, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
inserted into inserted into
94) 94)
Appropriations Appropriations
Branch: FY2020
2779) 2779)
the the
Act, 2020 Act, 2020
Appropriations
Congressional
Record
(H.R. 1865) (H.R. 1865)
2019 2019
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 115- S.Rept. 115-
H.Rept. 115- H.Rept. 115-
9/21/18 9/21/18
Energy and Energy and
CRS Report CRS Report
115-696 115-696
274 (S. 3071) 274 (S. 3071)
929 929
(P.L. 115- (P.L. 115-
Water, Legislative R45214, Water, Legislative R45214, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
244) 244)
Branch, and Branch, and
Branch: FY2019
5894) 5894)
Military Military
Appropriations
Construction and Construction and
Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs
Appropriations Appropriations
Act, 2019Act, 2019
2018 2018
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 115- S.Rept. 115-
Explanatory Explanatory
3/23/2018 3/23/2018
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
115-199 137 115-199 137
materials materials
(P.L. 115- (P.L. 115-
Appropriations Appropriations
R44899, R44899, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
(S. 1648) (S. 1648)
inserted into inserted into
141) 141)
Act, 2018 Act, 2018
Branch: FY2018
3162) 3162)
the the
Appropriations
Congressional
Record
(H.R. 1625) (H.R. 1625)
Congressional Research Service 32 Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations Enactment Date Fiscal and Public Enactment CRS Year House Senate Conference Law Vehicle Title Report 2017 2017
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 114- S.Rept. 114-
Explanatory Explanatory
5/5/2017 5/5/2017
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
114-594 114-594
258 258
materials materials
(P.L. 115- (P.L. 115-
Appropriations Appropriations
R44515, R44515, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
(S. 2955) (S. 2955)
inserted into inserted into
31) 31)
Act, 2017 Act, 2017
Branch: FY2017
5325) 5325)
the the
Appropriations, by , by
(H.Res. (H.Res.
Congressional
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Record
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~~Date~~
~~Fiscal~~
~~and Public~~
~~Enactment~~
~~CRS~~
~~Year~~
~~House~~
~~Senate~~
~~Conference~~
~~Law~~
~~Vehicle Title~~
~~Report~~
2016 2016
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 114-64 S.Rept. 114-64
Explanatory Explanatory
12/18/2015 12/18/2015
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
114-110 114-110
(H.R. 2250) (H.R. 2250)
materials materials
(P.L. 114- (P.L. 114-
Appropriations Appropriations
R44029, R44029, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
inserted into inserted into
113) 113)
Act, 2016 Act, 2016
Branch: FY2016
2250) 2250)
the the
Appropriations
(H.Res. (H.Res.
Congressional
271) 271)
Record
2015 2015
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 113- S.Rept. 113-
Explanatory Explanatory
12/16/2014 12/16/2014
Consolidated and Consolidated and
CRS Report CRS Report
113-417 113-417
196 196
materials materials
(P.L. 113- (P.L. 113-
Further Further
R43557, R43557, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 4487) (H.R. 4487)
inserted into inserted into
235) 235)
Continuing Continuing
Branch: FY2015
4487) 4487)
the the
Appropriations Appropriations
Appropriations
(H.Res. (H.Res.
Congressional
Act, 2015 Act, 2015
557) 557)
Record
(H.R. 83) (H.R. 83)
2014 2014
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 113-70 S.Rept. 113-70
Explanatory Explanatory
1/17/2014 1/17/2014
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
113-173 113-173
(S. 1283) (S. 1283)
materials materials
(P.L. 113- (P.L. 113-
Appropriations Appropriations
R43151, R43151, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
inserted into inserted into
76) 76)
Act, 2014 Act, 2014
Branch: FY2014
2792) 2792)
the the
Appropriations
Congressional
Record
(H.R. 3547) (H.R. 3547)
2013 2013
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 112- S.Rept. 112-
___ ___
3/26/2013 3/26/2013
Consolidated and Consolidated and
CRS Report CRS Report
112-511 197 (H.R. 112-511 197 (H.R.
(P.L. 113-6) (P.L. 113-6)
Further Further
R42500, R42500, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
5882) 5882)
Continuing Continuing
Branch: FY2013
5882) 5882)
Appropriations Appropriations
Appropriations
(H.Res. (H.Res.
Act, 2013 Act, 2013
679) 679)
2012 2012
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 112-80 S.Rept. 112-80
H.Rept. 112- H.Rept. 112-
12/23/2011 12/23/2011
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
112-148 (H.R. 2551) 112-148 (H.R. 2551)
331 331
(P.L. 112- (P.L. 112-
Appropriations Appropriations
R41870, R41870, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 2055) (H.R. 2055)
74) 74)
Act, 2012 Act, 2012
Branch: FY2012
2551) 2551)
Appropriations
2011 2011
___ ___
S.Rept. 111- S.Rept. 111-
___ ___
4/15/2011 4/15/2011
Department of Department of
CRS Report CRS Report
294 294
(P.L. 112- (P.L. 112-
Defense and Ful - Defense and Ful -
R41214, R41214, Legislative
(S. 3799) (S. 3799)
10) 10)
Year Continuing Year Continuing
Branch: FY2011
Appropriations Appropriations
Appropriations
Act, 2011 Act, 2011
2010 2010
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 111-29 H.Rept. 111- S.Rept. 111-29 H.Rept. 111-
10/1/2009 10/1/2009
Legislative Branch Legislative Branch
CRS Report CRS Report
111-160 (S. 1294) 111-160 (S. 1294)
265 265
(P.L. 111- (P.L. 111-
Appropriations Appropriations
R40617, R40617, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 2918) (H.R. 2918)
68) 68)
Act, 2010 Act, 2010
Branch: FY2010
2918) 2918)
Appropriations
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___ ___
___ ___
Explanatory Explanatory
3/11/2009 3/11/2009
Omnibus Omnibus
CRS Report CRS Report
materials materials
(P.L. 111-8) (P.L. 111-8)
Appropriations Appropriations
RL34490, RL34490, Legislative
inserted into inserted into
Act, 2009 Act, 2009
Branch: FY2009
the the
Appropriations
Congressional
Record and and
issued in a issued in a
committee committee
print print
(H.R. 1105) (H.R. 1105)
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~~Enactment~~
~~Date~~
~~Fiscal~~
~~and Public~~
~~Enactment~~
~~CRS~~
~~Year~~
~~House~~
~~Senate~~
~~Conference~~
~~Law~~
~~Vehicle Title~~
~~Report~~
2008 2008
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 110-89 Explanatory S.Rept. 110-89 Explanatory
12/26/2007 12/26/2007
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
110-198 (S. 1686) 110-198 (S. 1686)
materials materials
(P.L. 110- (P.L. 110-
Appropriations Appropriations
RL34031, RL34031, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
inserted into inserted into
161) 161)
Act, 2008 Act, 2008
Branch: FY2008
2771) 2771)
the the
Appropriations
Congressional
Record
(H.R. 2764) (H.R. 2764)
2007 2007
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 109- S.Rept. 109-
___ ___
2/15/2007 2/15/2007
Revised Revised
CRS Report CRS Report
109-485 267 109-485 267
(P.L. 110-5) (P.L. 110-5)
Continuing Continuing
RL33379, RL33379, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 5521) (H.R. 5521)
Appropriations Appropriations
Branch: FY2007
5521) 5521)
Resolution, 2007 Resolution, 2007
Appropriations
2006 2006
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 109-89 S.Rept. 109-89
H.Rept. 109- H.Rept. 109-
8/02/2005 8/02/2005
FY2006 FY2006
CRS Report CRS Report
109-139 (H.R. 2985) 109-139 (H.R. 2985)
189 189
(P.L. 109- (P.L. 109-
Legislative Branch Legislative Branch
RL32819, RL32819, Legislative
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 2985) (H.R. 2985)
55) 55)
Appropriations Appropriations
Branch: FY2006
2985) 2985)
Act Act
Appropriations
2005 2005
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 108- S.Rept. 108-
H.Rept. 108- H.Rept. 108-
12/8/2004 12/8/2004
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
108-577 307 108-577 307
792 792
(P.L. 108- (P.L. 108-
Appropriations Appropriations
RL32312, RL32312,
(H.R. (H.R.
(S. 2666) (S. 2666)
(H.R. 4818) (H.R. 4818)
447) 447)
Act, 2005 Act, 2005
Appropriations for
4755) 4755)
FY2005: Legislative
Branch
2004 2004
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 108-88 H.Rept. 108- S.Rept. 108-88 H.Rept. 108-
9/30/2003 9/30/2003
Legislative Branch Legislative Branch
CRS Report CRS Report
108-186 (S. 1383) 108-186 (S. 1383)
279 279
(P.L. 108- (P.L. 108-
Appropriations Appropriations
RL31812, RL31812,
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 2657) (H.R. 2657)
83) 83)
Act, 2004 Act, 2004
Appropriations for
2657) 2657)
FY2004: Legislative
Branch
2003 2003
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 107- S.Rept. 107-
___ ___
2/20/2003 2/20/2003
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
107-576 209 107-576 209
(P.L. 108-7) (P.L. 108-7)
Appropriations Appropriations
RL31312, RL31312,
(H.R. (H.R.
(S. 2720) (S. 2720)
Resolution, 2003 Resolution, 2003
Appropriations for
5121) 5121)
FY2003: Legislative
Branch
2002 2002
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 107-37 H.Rept. 107- S.Rept. 107-37 H.Rept. 107-
11/12/2001 11/12/2001
Legislative Branch Legislative Branch
CRS Report CRS Report
107-169 (S. 1172) 107-169 (S. 1172)
259 259
(P.L. 107- (P.L. 107-
Appropriations Appropriations
RL31012, RL31012,
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 2647) (H.R. 2647)
68) 68)
Act, 2002 Act, 2002
Appropriations for
2647) 2647)
FY2002: Legislative
Branch
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H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 106- S.Rept. 106-
H.Rept. 106- H.Rept. 106-
12/21/2000 12/21/2000
Consolidated Consolidated
CRS Report CRS Report
106-635 304 106-635 304
796 796
(P.L. 106- (P.L. 106-
Appropriations Appropriations
RL30512, RL30512,
(H.R. (H.R.
(S. 2603) (S. 2603)
(H.R. 4516, (H.R. 4516,
554) 554)
Act, 2001 Act, 2001
Appropriations for
4516) 4516)
incorporated incorporated
FY2001: Legislative
into H.R. into H.R.
Branch
4577) 4577)
2000 2000
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 106-75 H.Rept. 106- S.Rept. 106-75 H.Rept. 106-
9/29/1999 9/29/1999
Legislative Branch Legislative Branch
CRS Report CRS Report
106-156 (S. 1206) 106-156 (S. 1206)
290 290
(P.L. 106- (P.L. 106-
Appropriations Appropriations
RL30212, RL30212,
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 1905) (H.R. 1905)
57) 57)
Act, 2000 Act, 2000
Appropriations for
1905) 1905)
FY2000: Legislative
Branch
1999 1999
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 105- S.Rept. 105-
H.Rept. 105- H.Rept. 105-
10/21/1998 10/21/1998
Legislative Branch Legislative Branch
CRS Report 98- CRS Report 98-
105-595 204 105-595 204
734 734
(P.L. 105- (P.L. 105-
Appropriations Appropriations
212, 212, Appropriations
(H.R. (H.R.
(S. 2137) (S. 2137)
(H.R. 4112) (H.R. 4112)
275) 275)
Act, 1999 Act, 1999
for FY1999:
4112) 4112)
Legislative Branch
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1998 1998
H.Rept. H.Rept.
S.Rept. 105-47 H.Rept. 105- S.Rept. 105-47 H.Rept. 105-
10/7/1997 10/7/1997
Legislative Branch Legislative Branch
CRS Report 97- CRS Report 97-
105-196 (S. 1019) 105-196 (S. 1019)
254 254
(P.L. 105- (P.L. 105-
Appropriations Appropriations
212, 212, Appropriations
(H.R. (H.R.
(H.R. 2209) (H.R. 2209)
55) 55)
Act, 1998 Act, 1998
for FY1998:
2209) 2209)
Legislative Branch
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