HR 5654
To provide for interim appropriations for the District of Columbia courts and related agencies with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for such courts and agencies.
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Bill overview
This bill ensures that the District of Columbia courts and related agencies receive funding during fiscal years when Congress hasn't yet approved a full budget. It provides continuing appropriations at rates similar to those from the previous fiscal year, preventing disruptions to court operations and related services. The bill specifically addresses payments to the District of Columbia Courts, defender services, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, the Public Defender Service, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, and judicial commissions.
Key provisions
- Provides interim appropriations for District of Columbia courts and related agencies.
- Allocates funds at rates similar to the previous fiscal year.
- Covers payments to the District of Columbia Courts.
- Includes funding for defender services in District of Columbia courts.
- Provides funding for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.
- Allocates funds to the District of Columbia Public Defender Service.
- Provides funding for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
- Includes funding for judicial commissions.
Who is affected
- District of Columbia Courts
- District of Columbia Public Defender Service
- Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
- Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
- Judicial Commissions
Notable changes
- Guarantees funding during appropriation gaps.
- Maintains funding levels from the prior fiscal year.
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Primary sponsor
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5654
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To provide for interim appropriations for the District of Columbia courts and related agencies with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for such courts and agencies.
A Federal payment to the District of Columbia Courts.
A Federal payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia.
A Federal payment to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
A Federal payment for judicial commissions.