Bills · HR 5719
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5719Economics and Public Finance
To provide for interim appropriations for the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for the commissions.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to prevent government shutdowns or service disruptions for two agencies involved in the planning and aesthetic review of the nation's capital. If this bill becomes law, these commissions would have a guaranteed funding stream even if Congress doesn't pass a budget, ensuring their work continues without interruption. This means decisions on federal building design, land use, and development in Washington D.C. would not halt due to budget stalemates.
Without this bill, these agencies would be subject to potential shutdowns or significant operational slowdowns during lapses in appropriations, similar to other government entities when Congress fails to pass a budget. This could delay projects, create uncertainty for staff, and slow down decision-making processes related to the appearance and development of the capital.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides automatic interim funding for the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts if their regular annual appropriations are not enacted.
This ensures the continued operation of these agencies, preventing potential shutdowns due to congressional budget delays.
PROVISION 02
Sets the interim funding rate at the same level and under the same terms as the previous fiscal year's appropriations.
This provides a clear and consistent basis for temporary funding, avoiding uncertainty about spending levels.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the interim appropriations cease once a regular annual budget is passed, and any funds spent are charged against the new appropriation.
This integrates the temporary funding with the normal budget process, ensuring accountability and preventing overspending.
PROVISION 04
The provisions of the bill would apply starting with fiscal year 2025.
This establishes a specific commencement date for the automatic funding mechanism.
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Introduced in House
OCT 8
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5719
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
House BillHR 5719Economics and Public Finance
To provide for interim appropriations for the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for the commissions.
INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
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