Bills · HR 5654
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5654Economics and Public Finance
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.
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it prevents the District of Columbia's justice system from being caught in political disputes over federal spending. Without this measure, if Congress fails to pass an annual budget bill on time, D.C. courts and related agencies could face partial or full shutdowns. This would lead to delayed trials, backlogs in cases, and disruptions to critical services like public defense and supervision of offenders.
If this bill becomes law, D.C. residents can expect more consistent and uninterrupted justice services, regardless of federal budget squabbles. If it doesn't pass, these essential services remain vulnerable to shutdowns, which could compromise public safety, delay justice, and create significant uncertainty for thousands of employees and the public they serve.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides automatic interim funding for District of Columbia courts and specific related justice agencies.
This ensures critical justice services in D.C. can continue operating without disruption if Congress fails to pass their regular annual funding.
PROVISION 02
The interim funding is provided at the same rate and under the same terms and conditions as the previous fiscal year.
This maintains stable operations for the affected agencies, preventing significant changes in service levels during funding gaps.
PROVISION 03
Lists specific D.C. entities covered, including D.C. Courts, Public Defender Service, and Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.
This clearly defines which essential justice services are protected by the automatic funding mechanism.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the interim appropriations cease once a regular annual funding bill is enacted, and expenditures are charged to the new appropriation.
This ensures accountability and that the interim funding is a temporary measure, not a permanent bypass of Congressional approval.
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D· District of Columbia
YRS IN OFFICE
35
BILLS LED
114
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in House
SEP 30
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5654
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House BillHR 5654Economics and Public Finance
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.
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
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