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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.

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6191

Bill 117 hr 6191, also known as the "Interim Appropriations for DC Courts and Related Agencies Act," aims to provide funding for the District of Columbia courts and related agencies in the event that regular appropriations are not provided for a particular fiscal year. This bill ensures that essential services provided by the DC courts and related agencies, such as the Public Defender Service, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, and the DC Sentencing Commission, are able to continue operating even in the absence of a formal budget.

The bill specifies that the interim appropriations provided will be at the same level as the previous fiscal year's funding, with adjustments made for any changes in the cost of living or other relevant factors. This ensures that the DC courts and related agencies are able to maintain their current level of operations and services without facing any disruptions due to funding shortages.

Overall, Bill 117 hr 6191 is a crucial piece of legislation that helps to ensure the continued functioning of the District of Columbia courts and related agencies, even in the absence of regular appropriations. By providing interim funding, this bill helps to safeguard the delivery of justice and essential services to the residents of the District of Columbia.

Congressional Summary of HR 6191

This bill provides continuing appropriations to the District of Columbia courts and related agencies during any fiscal year in which appropriations have not otherwise been provided. (The continuing appropriations would exempt the courts and agencies from a government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations for the federal government.)

The bill provides continuing appropriations for federal payments to

  • the District of Columbia Courts,
  • defender services in District of Columbia courts,
  • the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia,
  • the District of Columbia Public Defender Service,
  • the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council,
  • the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure, and
  • the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission.

Current Status of Bill HR 6191

Bill HR 6191 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 8, 2021. Bill HR 6191 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 8, 2021.  Bill HR 6191's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of December 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6191

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6191

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6191

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.
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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