Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

9/20/2023, 4:45 PM

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • the regulation of synthetic nicotine;
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs;
  • fraud targeting the elderly;
  • deceptive acts or practices targeting Native Americans;
  • carbon monoxide poisoning;
  • salaries for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical positions;
  • VA cemetery grants;
  • credit union governance;
  • the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark interest rate;
  • recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti;
  • reporting requirements and law enforcement activities related to cybercrimes;
  • the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program;
  • the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program; and
  • the normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 2471, is a piece of legislation passed by the United States Congress that allocates funding for various government agencies and programs for the fiscal year 2022. The bill is a comprehensive spending package that combines several smaller appropriations bills into one larger piece of legislation.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, provides funding for a wide range of government functions, including defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The bill includes funding for the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Transportation, among others.

In addition to funding government agencies and programs, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, also includes provisions for disaster relief, COVID-19 response efforts, and other emergency funding needs. The bill addresses various priorities and concerns of both Democrats and Republicans, making it a bipartisan piece of legislation. Overall, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, is a crucial piece of legislation that ensures the continued operation of the federal government and provides funding for important programs and services that benefit the American people.
Congress
117
Number
HR - 2471
Introduced on
2021-04-13
# Amendments
18
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
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Purpose and Summary

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • the regulation of synthetic nicotine;
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs;
  • fraud targeting the elderly;
  • deceptive acts or practices targeting Native Americans;
  • carbon monoxide poisoning;
  • salaries for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical positions;
  • VA cemetery grants;
  • credit union governance;
  • the replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) benchmark interest rate;
  • recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti;
  • reporting requirements and law enforcement activities related to cybercrimes;
  • the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program;
  • the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program; and
  • the normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 2471, is a piece of legislation passed by the United States Congress that allocates funding for various government agencies and programs for the fiscal year 2022. The bill is a comprehensive spending package that combines several smaller appropriations bills into one larger piece of legislation.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, provides funding for a wide range of government functions, including defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The bill includes funding for the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Transportation, among others.

In addition to funding government agencies and programs, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, also includes provisions for disaster relief, COVID-19 response efforts, and other emergency funding needs. The bill addresses various priorities and concerns of both Democrats and Republicans, making it a bipartisan piece of legislation. Overall, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, is a crucial piece of legislation that ensures the continued operation of the federal government and provides funding for important programs and services that benefit the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo measure the progress of post-disaster recovery and efforts to address corruption, governance, rule of law, and media freedoms in Haiti.
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Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4986 - To add an effective date.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4992 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4991 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4987 - To modify the effective date.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4999 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4989 - To prohibit funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4995 - undefined
Bill Update Alert:  Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2471.
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Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4997 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4902 - In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4990 - To prohibit funds from being used for earmarks.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4993 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4985 - To modify the effective date.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4988 - To modify the effective date.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4998 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4994 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4984 - To add an effective date.
Amendment Update Alert:  117 samdt 4996 - undefined

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Latest Summary3/28/2022

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2022, provides supplemental appropriations for activities to support Ukraine, and modifies or establishes ...

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Became Public Law No: 117-103.