H.R. 2764 (110^th): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008

The federal budget process occurs in two stages: appropriations and authorizations. This is an appropriations bill, which sets overall spending limits by agency or program. (Authorizations direct how federal funds should or should not be used.) Appropriations are typically made for single fiscal years (October 1 through September 30 of the next year).

Introduced:

Jun 18, 2007
110^th Congress, 2007–2009

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 26, 2007

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 26, 2007.

Law:

Pub.L. 110-161

Sponsor:

Nita Lowey

Representative for New York's 18th congressional district

Democrat

Text:

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Last Updated: Jan 4, 2008
Length: 23 pages

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Full Title

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

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History

Jun 18, 2007		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process.
Jun 18, 2007		Reported by Committee A committee has issued a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Text »
Jun 20, 2007		Rules Change — Agreed To This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 498 (110th).
Jun 22, 2007		Passed House The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. View Vote »
Jul 3, 2007		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Passed the House (Engrossed). Read Text » See Changes »
Jul 10, 2007		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Reported by Senate Committee. Read Text » See Changes »
Sep 6, 2007		Passed Senate with Changes The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes. View Vote »
Sep 6, 2007		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Public Print. Read Text » See Changes »
Dec 17, 2007		Rules Change — Agreed To This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 878 (110th).
Dec 17, 2007		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Passed the House (Engrossed) with an Amendment. Read Text » See Changes »
Dec 18, 2007		Passed Senate with Changes The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes. View Vote »
Dec 18, 2007		Senate Agreed to Changes The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. View Vote » Read Text » See Changes »
Dec 19, 2007		Rules Change — Agreed To This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 893 (110th).
Dec 26, 2007		Enacted — Signed by the President The President signed the bill and it became law.
Jan 4, 2008		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Passed the Senate (Engrossed) with an Amendment 2. Read Text » See Changes »
Jan 4, 2008		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Passed the Senate (Engrossed) with an Amendment. Read Text » See Changes »

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H.R. 2764 (110th): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008

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H.R. 2764 (110^th): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008