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Extension of Continuing Appropriations" of the White House Records Office: Legislation
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APPROVED MAR31 1976
83/31/76
ACTION
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Last Day: April 9
March 30, 1976
4/1/76
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNOM
SUBJECT:
H.J. Res. 857 - Further Extension
of Continuing Appropriations for
FY 1976 and the Transition Quarter
Attached for your consideration is H.J. Res. 857, sponsored
by Representative Mahon, which extends until September
30, 1976 the authority provided in P.L. 94-41 for
continuing appropriations for on-going Federal activities
for which 1976 and transition quarter appropriations
have not been enacted. The enrolled resolution also
provides a regular 1976 appropriation of $175,000 for
the National Commission on Water Quality.
Additional discussion of the provisions of the enrolled
resolution is provided in OMB's enrolled bill report
at Tab A.
OMB, Max Friedersdorf, Counsel's Office (Lazarus), NSC
and I recommend approval of the enrolled resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign H.J. Res. 857 at Tab B.
Since Funding authority expires March 31,
signature is requested today.
SEAL FORD
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE
UNITED
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SECUTIVE
STATES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
MAR 27 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled H.J. Res. 857 - Further extension of
continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1976
and the transition quarter
Sponsor - Rep. Mahon (D), Texas
Last Day for Action
April 9. , 1976 -
Since the funding authority provided by the extant continuing
resolution will expire March 31, 1976, your approval of the
enrolled resolution on or before that date is recommended.
Purpose
Extends--until September 30, 1976--the authority provided in
Public Law 94-41 (approved June 27, 1975) for continuing
appropriations.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Affected agencies
Approval (informally)
Discussion
The extension of continuing appropriations authority provided
by the enrolled resolution is needed for on-going Federal
activities for which 1976 and transition quarter appropriations
have not been enacted. These include:
- activities contained in the District of Columbia and
Foreign Assistance appropriation acts. A District of
Columbia bill has not yet been reported to the House.
While the Congress may complete action on the Foreign
Assistance Appropriations Act by March 31, it is unlikely
that the necessary authorizing legislation--currently in
conference-- be passed by then.
2
- activities which were deferred from regular 1976 appro-
priation bills--generally because they lacked authorizing
legislation--and are dependent upon this extension of the
continuing resolution for funding authority.
The enrolled resolution also modifies the language of the
existing continuing resolution to allow the continuation of
certain health training programs which would otherwise terminate.
Your 1976 budget proposed terminating these activities which
have total outlays of about $7 million in 1976 and $7 million
in the transition quarter.
In addition, the enrolled resolution provides a regular 1976
appropriation in the amount of $175,000 for the National
Commission on Water Quality. The Vice President and several
members of the Congress who are also members of this Commission
have requested that these additional funds be made available
immediately SO that the Commission can complete its work and
to avoid placing the small staff on leave without pay. While
we object--on procedural grounds--to the inclusion of regular
appropriations in the continuing resolution, this is the most
expedient method of providing the funds that, we agree, are
needed.
Recommendation
I recommend that you sign the enrolled resolution on or before
March 31, 1976.
Jane Lynn L.Fg
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
MAR 27 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled H.J. Res. 857 - Further extension of
continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1976
and the transition quarter
Sponsor - Rep. Mahon (D), Texas
Last Day for Action
April 9 , 1976 -
Since the funding authority provided by the extant continuing
resolution will expire March 31, 1976, your approval of the
enrolled resolution on or before that date is recommended.
Purpose
Extends--until September 30, 1976-the authority provided in
Public Law 94-41 (approved June 27, 1975) for continuing
appropriations.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Affected agencies
Approval (informally)
Discussion
The extension of continuing appropriations authority provided
by the enrolled resolution is needed for on-going Federal
activities for which 1976 and transition quarter appropriations
have not been enacted. These include:
- activities contained in the District of Columbia and
Foreign Assistance appropriation acts. A District of
Columbia bill has not yet been reported to the House.
While the Congress may complete action on the Foreign
Assistance Appropriations Act by March 31, it is unlikely
that the necessary authorizing legislation--currently in
conference--will be passed by then.
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: March 29
Time:
545pm
FOR ACTION: Margo Boyle oh
CC (for information): Jack Marsh
NSC7S
ok
Jim Cavanaugh
George Humphreys
Ed Schmults
Max Friedersdorf
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: March 30
Time: noon
SUBJECT:
H.J. Res. 857 - Further extension of continuing
appropriations for FY 76 and the transition quarter.
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
BEALS THE
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
K. R. COLE, JR.
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: March 29
Time:
545pm
FOR ACTION: Margo Boyle
CC (for information):
Jack Marsh
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
George Humphreys
Ed Schmults
Max Friedersdorf
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: March 30
Time: noon
SUBJECT:
H.J. Res. 857 - Further extension of continuing
appropriations for FY 76 and the transition quarter.
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
Perident should approve
111113
BERAED
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
James M. Cannon
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.:
Date: March 29
Time:
545pm
FOR ACTION: Margo Boyle
CC (for information):
Jack Marsh
NSC/S
Jim Cavanaugh
George Humphreys
Ed Schmults
Max Friedersdorf
Ken Lazarus
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: March 30
Time: noon
SUBJECT:
H.J. Res. 857 - Further extension of continuing
appropriations for FY 76 and the transition quarter.
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Judy Johnston, Ground Floor West Wing
March 30, 1976
MEMO TO JUDY JOHNSTON
FROM: GEORGE W. HUMPHREYS
ywapr
07#838
No problems with H.J. Res. 857.
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
James M. Cannon
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
MEMORANDUM
1869
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
March 30, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES CANNON
FROM:
Jeanne W. Dav
SUBJECT:
H.J. Res. 857
The NSC Staff concurs in H.J. Res. 857 - Further extension of
continuing appropriations for FY 76 and the transition quarter.
Public Law 94-41
94th Congress, H. J. Res. 499
June 27, 1975
Joint Resolution
Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1976, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums are
Contimuing
appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
appropriations,
priated, and out of applicable corporate or other revenues, receipts,
1976.
and funds, for the several departments agencies, corporations, and
other organizational units of the Government for the fiscal year 1976,
namely:
SEC. 101. (a) (1) Such amounts as may be necessary for continuing
projects or activities (not otherwise specifically provided for in this
joint resolution) which were conducted in the fiscal year 1975 and for
which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in
the following appropriation Acts for the fiscal year 1976:
Education Division and Related Agencies Appropriations Act;
Department of Housing and Urban Development-Independent
Agencies Appropriation Act, including the limitation on aggre-
gate loans that may be made under section 202 of the Housing Act
of 1959, as amended;
12 USC 1701q.
Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare,
and Related Agencies Appropriation Act;
Legislative Branch Appropriation Act;
Public Works for Water and Power Development and Energy
Research Appropriation Act; and
Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary,
and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, notwithstanding sec-
tion 15(a) of the Act entitled, "An Act to provide certain basic
authority for the Department of State", approved August 1, 1956,
as amended, and section 701 of the United States Information and
22 USC 2680.
Educational Exchange Act of 1948, as amended.
22 USC 1476.
(2) Appropriations made by this subsection shall be available to the
extent and in the manner which would be provided by the pertinent
appropriation Act.
(3) Whenever the amount which would be made available or the
authority which would be granted under an Act listed in this sub-
section as passed by the House as of July 1, 1975, is different from that
which would be available or granted under such Act as passed by the
Senate as of July 1, 1975, the pertinent project or activity shall be
continued under the lesser amount or the more restrictive authority:
Provided, That no provision in any appropriation Act for the fiscal
year 1976, which makes the availability of any appropriation pro-
vided therein dependent upon the enactment of additional authorizing
or other legislation, shall be effective before the date set forth in sec-
tion 102 (c) of this joint resolution.
(4) Whenever an Act listed in this subsection has been passed by
only one House as of July 1, 1975, or where an item is included in only
one version of an Act as passed by both Houses as of July 1, 1975,
the pertinent project or activity shall be continued under the appro-
priation, fund, or authority granted by the one House, but at a rate
89 STAT. 225
Pub. Law 94-41
- 2 -
June 27, 1975
for operations not exceeding the current rate or the rate permitted by
June 27, 1975
- 3 -
Pub. Law 94-41
the action of the one House, whichever is lower, and under the author-
ity and conditions provided in applicable appropriation acts for the
the following activities for which provision was made in the
fiscal year 1975: Provided, That no provision which is included in an
Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare 88 Stat. 1634.
appropriation Act enumerated in this subsection but which was not
Appropriation Act, 1975, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 88 Stat.
1771;
included in the applicable appropriation Act for 1975, and which
1975, the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1975, or Ante, P. 173.
by its terms is applicable to more than one appropriation, fund, or
Public Law 93-324, and amendments thereto:
88 Stat. 281.
authority shall be applicable to any appropriation, fund, or authority
activities under sections 225, 314(e), 317, 318, 319, 329,
provided in this joint resolution unless such provision shall have been
472(d), and titles VII, VIII, and X of the Public Health
included in identical form in such bill as enacted by both the House
Service Act, as amended;
42 USC 234,
and the Senate.
activities under titles II, III, and IV (part B) of the Older
246, 247b-
(b) Such amounts as may be necessary for continuing projects or
Americans Act;
247d, 2545,
activities (not otherwise provided for in this joint resolution) which
activities under sections 409 and 410 of the Drug Abuse
2891-1, 292,
were conducted in the fiscal year 1975 and are listed in this subsection
Office and Treatment Act of 1972;
296, 300.
at a rate for operations not in excess of the current rate or the rate
activities under section 1113 of the Social Security Act,
42 USC 3011,
provided for in the budget estimate, whichever is lower, and under the
3021, 3035.
as amended;
21 USC 1176,
more restrictive authority-
activities for grants for the developmentally disabled;
1177.
activities for which provision was made in the Agriculture-
activities under the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Preven-
42 USC 1313.
Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Act,
tion Act of 1973;
42 USC 4801.
88 Stat, 1822.
1975;
activities of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting;
activities for which provision was made in the District of
activities of the United States Railway Association; and
88 Stat. 822,
Columbia Appropriation Act, 1975;
activities of the Appalachian Regional Commission, other than
activities for which provision was made in the Department of
those under section 201 of the Appalachian Regional Development
88 Stato 803.
Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1975: Pro-
Act of 1965, as amended.
40 USC app.
Federal Metal
vided, That none of the funds made available by this joint resolu-
and Nonmetal-
(c) Such amounts as may be necessary for continuing projects or
201.
lic Mine Safe-
tion shall be obligated or expended to finance directly or indirectly
activities for which disbursements are made by the Secretary of the
ty Board of
any activities or operations of the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic
Senate, and the Senate items under the Architect of the Capitol, to the
Review, funds,
Mine Safety Board of Review: Provided further, That sections
extent and in the manner which would be provided for in the budget
prohibition.
2(e), 10, and 11 of the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety
estimates for fiscal year 1976.
Repeals.
Act creating the Board are hereby repealed and section 12 of said
(d) Such amounts as may be necessary for continuing the following
30 USC 721,
Act is hereby amended by striking therein all references to "the
activities, but at a rate for operations not in excess of the budget
729, 730.
30 USC 731.
Interior"; Board" and inserting in lieu thereof "the Secretary of the
estimate-
activities of the Menominee Indian restoration program;
activities for which provision was made in the Military Con-
activities necessary for studies related to oil and gas leasing on
88 Stat, 2179.
struction Appropriation Act, 1975;
the Outer Continental Shelf;
activities for which provision was made in the Department of
activities necessary for Indian contract support:
88 Stat. 1212.
Defense Appropriation Act, 1975;
activities of the Federal Elections Commission; and
activities for which provision was made in the Foreign Assist-
activities of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Ante, P. 17.
ance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1975, notwith-
(e) Such amounts as may be necessary for continuing the following
84 Stat. 2055.
standing section 10 of Public Law 91-672, and section 15(a) of
activities, but at a rate for operations not in excess of the current rate
the Act entitled, "An Act to provide certain basic authority for
unless otherwise provided specifically in this subsection: Provided,
22 USC 2680.
the Department of State", approved August 1, 1956, as amended;
That the parenthetical clauses of sections 101 (a) and 101(b), and the
activities for which provision was made in the Department
provisions of sections 102, 103, and 105 shall not apply to the third,
88 Stat. 768,
of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1975;
seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth unnumbered para-
activities for which provision was made in the Treasury, Postal
graphs of this subsection-
88 Stat. 613.
Service, and General Government Appropriation Act, 1975,
activities under section 314(d) of the Public Health Service
including payment to the Postal Service Fund at a rate for each
Act, as amended;
42 USC 246.
quarter of the fiscal year 1976 not to exceed one-quarter of the
activities under title IV, part A of the Older Americans Act;
42 USC 3031.
budget estimate for fiscal year 1976 for the appropriation "Pay-
for activities under title IX of the Older Americans Compre-
ment to the Postal Service Fund";
hensive Services Amendments of 1973, $30,000,000 Provided,
42 USC 3061.
activities for which provision was made in the Special Energy
That no State receiving funds under this program will receive
88 Stat. 276.
Research and Development Appropriation Act, 1975;
less than the amount received in fiscal year 1975 under title III
of Public Law 93-203, notwithstanding the provisions of section
29 USC 871.
89 STAT. 226
906 of Public Law 93-29;
42 USC 3065.
activities under the Council on Wage and Price Stability Act;
12 USC 1904
note.
89 STAT. 227
Pub. Law 94-41
- 4 -
June 27, 1975
June 27, 1975
- 5 -
Pub. Law 94-41
activities of the Commission on Federal Paperwork;
to amounts made available elsewhere in this joint resolution and
activities of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy;
otherwise, an amount of $375,000,000, to remain available until
for activities under title VI of the Comprehensive Employ-
December 31, 1975: Provided, That not to exceed $1,120,000 may
29 USC 981.
ment and Training Act, $1,625,000,000, to remain available until
be used for administrative expenses: Provided further, That
June 30, 1976;
$1,000,000 shall be available until expended, and shall be trans-
for activities of the Youth Conservation Corps, in addition to
ferred to "Regional Development Programs", Regional Action
amounts made available elsewhere in this joint resolution and
Planning Commissions, to carry out programs authorized by
otherwise, an amount of $10,000,000, to remain available until the
title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which appro-
1965, as amended;
42 USC 3181.
priated: Provided, That $5,000,000 shall be available to the Sec-
for activities under the heading Rural Water and Waste Dis-
retary of the Interior and $5,000,000 shall be available to the
posal Grants pursuant to sections 306(a) (2) and 306(a) (6) of
Secretary of Agriculture;
the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended
42 USC 630.
for activities under title IV, part C, of the Social Security Act,
(7 U.S.C. 1926), in addition to amounts made available elsewhere
in addition to amounts made available elsewhere in this joint
in this joint resolution and otherwise, an amount of $150,000,000 to
resolution and otherwise, an amount of $70,000,000 for fiscal year
remain available until expended, pursuant to section 306(d) of the
1976 for carrying out a work incentives program including regis-
above Act;
tration of individuals for such program, and for related child care
The following activities for which provision was made in the
and supportive services, as authorized by section 402(a) (19) (G)
Agriculture-Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropria-
42 USC 602.
of the Act, including transfer to the Secretary of Labor, as
tion Act, 1975:
88 Stat. 1822.
42 USC 631.
authorized by section 431 of the Act, which together with the
payments to States and Possessions by the Agricultural
previously authorized appropriation for fiscal year 1975, shall be
Marketing Service;
the maximum amount available for transfer to the Secretary of
activities of the agricultural conservation program, the
Labor and to which States may become entitled, pursuant to sec-
forestry incentives program, and the Water Bank Act
16 USC 1301
42 USC 603.
tion 403(d) of such Act, for these purposes, for the fiscal year
program;
note.
1975 and for any period in the prior fiscal year provided the
activities of the Farmers Home Administration pertaining
prior fiscal year expenditures were claimed on quarterly state-
to rural housing for domestic farm labor, and mutual and
ments of expenditures received by the Secretary of Health, Edu-
self-help housing;
cation, and Welfare prior to February 1, 1975;
food programs under section 32 of the Act of August 24,
for activities under title IV, part C of the Higher Education
1935, and section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as
7 USC 612c.
20 USC 1087a. Act to carry out work-study programs, in addition to amounts
amended, including cost-of-living increases mandated by law
7 USC 1431.
made available elsewhere in this joint resolution and otherwise,
and the School Breakfast program;
an amount of $119,800,000, of which $60,000,000 shall remain
activities of the Federal Energy Administration as they relate
available through September 30, 1975, and $59,800,000 shall remain
to the petroleum allocation program;
available through June 30, 1976: Provided, That funds appro-
activities of the legal services program; and
priated in the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and
notwithstanding the sixth clause of subsection (b) of this sec-
Welfare Appropriations Acts for the fiscal years ending June 30,
tion, activities of the Department of State for assistance to
87 Stat. 746.
1974, and June 30, 1975 (Public Laws 93-192 and 93-517) for
refugees from the Soviet Union shall be funded at not to exceed an
88
Stat.
1634.
the work-study program under part C of title IV of the Higher
annual rate for obligations of $20,000,000, notwithstanding section
Education Act of 1965, which have been granted to an eligible
15(a) of the Act entitled, "An Act to provide certain basic author-
institution whose allocation exceeds the amount needed to operate
ity for the Department of State", approved August 1, 1956, as
a work-study program during the period for which those funds
amended, and section 10 of Public Law 91-672; notwithstanding
22 USC 2680.
are available, shall remain available to the Commissioner for mak-
the sixth clause of subsection (b) of this section, activities of the
22 USC 2412.
ing grants to other eligible institutions until the end of the fiscal
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for assistance to
year succeeding the fiscal year for which such funds are appro-
refugees in the United States (Cuban Program) shall be funded
priated: Provided further, That any amounts appropriated for
at not to exceed the annual rate for obligations of $90,000,000.
basic opportunity grants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974,
(f) Such amounts as may be necessary to permit payments and
which are in excess of the amount required to meet the payment
assistance mandated by law for the following activities which were
schedule announced for the academic year 1974-75, shall remain
conducted in fiscal year 1975-
available for payments under the payment schedule announced
activities under the Railroad Retirement Act, as amended;
48 Stat. 1283.
for the academic year 1975-76;
activities under title XVI of the Social Security Act, as
for activities under the heading Job Opportunities program
amended;
42 USC 1381.
pursuant to title X of the Public Works and Economic Develop-
activities under the Food Stamp Act, the Child Nutrition Act,
7 USC 2011
42 USC 3246.
ment Act (Public Law 93-567, December 31, 1974), in addition
and the School Lunch Act, as amended, except for section 17(b)
note,
of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966;
42 USC 1771
note.
89 STAT. 228
42 USC 1751
note.
42 USC 1786.
89 STAT. 229
June 27, 1975
- 7 -
Pub. Law 94-41
Pub. Law 94-41
- 6 -
June 27, 1975
SEC. 109. None of the funds herein made available shall be obligated
Southeast Asia,
or expended to finance directly or indirectly any assistance to North
assistance, pro-
retirement pay and medical benefits for commissioned officers of
Vietnam, South Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos, nor shall any funds
hibition of
the Public Health Service;
herein made available be channeled through or administered by inter-
funds.
grants to States for public assistance;
national organizations, United Nations organizations, multilateral
activities under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act
organizations, voluntary agencies, or any other comparable organiza-
30 USC 801.
of 1969, as amended and
tions or agencies in order to finance any assistance to North Vietnam,
activities funded from the fiscal year 1975 appropriation to the
South Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos.
Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration,
SEC. 110. Any provision of law which requires unexpended funds to
for "special benefits".
return to the general fund of the Treasury at the end of the fiscal year
(g) Applicable appropriations made by this joint resolution shall
shall not be held to affect the status of any lawsuit or right of action
not be available for paying to the Administrator of the General Serv-
involving the right to those funds.
ices Administration in excess of 90 per centum of the standard level
SEC. 111. Unobligated balances as of June 30, 1975, of funds here-
user charge established pursuant to section 210(j) of the Federal Prop-
tofore made available under the authority of Chapter X of Part I of
40 USC 490.
erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, for space
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, are hereby continued
and services.
available for the same general purposes for which appropriated.
SEC. 102. Appropriations and funds made available and authority
granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be available from July 1,
Approved June 27, 1975.
1975, and shall remain available until (a) enactment into law of an
appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint
resolution, or (b) enactment of the applicable appropriation Act by
both Houses without any provision for such project or activity, or (c)
sine die adjournment of the first session of the Ninety-fourth Congress,
whichever first occurs.
SEC. 103. Appropriations and funds made available or authority
granted pursuant to this joint resolution may be used without regard
to the time limitations for submission and approval of apportionments
set forth in 31 U.S.C. 665 (d) (2), but nothing herein shall be construed
to waive any other provision of law governing the apportionment
of funds.
SEC. 104. Appropriations made and authority granted pursuant to
this joint resolution shall cover all obligations or expenditures incurred
for any project or activity during the period for which funds or
authority for such project or activity are available under this joint
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
resolution.
SEC. 105. Expenditures made pursuant to this joint resolution shall
HOUSE REPORT No. 94-289 (Comm. on Appropriations).
be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization
SENATE REPORT No. 94-201 (Comm. on Appropriations).
whenever a bill in which such applicable appropriation, fund, or
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975):
authorization is contained is enacted into law.
June 17, considered and passed House.
SEC. 106. No appropriation or fund made available or authority
June 19, considered and passed Senate, amended,
granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be used to initiate or
June 20, House concurred in Senate amendments,
resume any project or activity for which appropriations, funds, or
other authority were not available during the fiscal year 1975.
89 STAT. 231
SEC. 107. Any appropriation for the fiscal year 1976 required to be
apportioned pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 665, may be apportioned on a basis
indicating the need (to the extent any such increases cannot be
absorbed within available appropriations) for a supplemental or
deficiency estimate of appropriation to the extent necessary to permit
payment of such pay increases as may be granted pursuant to law
to civilian officers and employees and to active and retired military
personnel. Each such appropriation shall otherwise be subject to the
requirements of 31 U.S.C. 665.
SEC. 108. All obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropria-
tions and authority provided in this joint resolution are hereby
ratified and confirmed if otherwise in accordance with the provisions
of this joint resolution.
89 STAT. 230
GPO 38-139
Union Calendar No. 450
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 857
[Report No. 94-893]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 1976
Mr. MAHON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Appropriations
MARCH 11, 1976
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House
on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
[Insert the part printed in italic]
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976, and for
other purposes.
1
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That clause (c) of section 102 of the joint resolution of
4 June 27, 1975 (Public Law 94-41, as amended by Public
5 Law 94-159), is hereby further amended by striking out
6 "March 31, 1976" and inserting in lieu thereof "Septem-
7 ber 30, 1976".
8
SEC. 2. The first section of the tenth unnumbered clause
9 of section 101 (b) of such joint resolution is amended by
I
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94TH CONGRESS
2n SESSION
H. J. RES. 857
[Report No. 94-893]
2
1 inserting after "VII", the following " (except sections 792,
SEC. 3. The first unnumbered clause of section 101 (e)
JOINT RESOLUTION
4 of such joint resolution is amended by striking out "section
5 314 (d) 314(d)" and inserting in lieu thereof "sections 312, 313,
Making further continuing appropriations for
the fiscal year 1976, and the period ending
September 30, 1976, and for other purposes.
By Mr. MAHON
MARCH 9, 1976
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
MARCH 11, 1976
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the
Union, and ordered to be printed
2 793, and 794 (a) 794(a))".
6 792, 793, and 794(a)".
3
Calendar No. 672
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 857
[Report No. 94-702]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 17, 1976
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations
MARCH 17, 1976
Reported by Mr. McCLELLAN, without amendment
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976, and for
other purposes.
1
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That clause (c) of section 102 of the joint resolution of
4 June 27, 1975 (Public Law 94-41, as amended by Public
5 Law 94-159), is hereby further amended by striking out
6 "March 31, 1976" and inserting in lieu thereof "Septem-
7 ber 30, 1976".
8
SEC. 2. The first section of the tenth unnumbered clause
9 of section 101 (b) of such joint resolution is amended by
II
2
1 inserting after "VII", the following " (except section 792,
2 793, and 794 (a) )
3
SEC. 3. The first unnumbered clause of section 101 (e)
4 of such joint resolution is amended by striking out "section
5 314 (d)" and inserting in lieu thereof "sections 312, 313,
6 792, 793, and 794 (a)
7
SEC. 4. There is hereby appropriated, out of any money
8 in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, an additional
9 amount of $175,000 for the National Commission on Water
10 Quality, authorized by section 315 of the Federal Water Pol-
11 lution Control Act, as amended, to complete the work of the
12 Commission.
Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 1976.
Attest:
EDMUND L. HENSHAW, JR.,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 672
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 857
[Report No. 94-702]
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for
the fiscal year 1976, and the period ending
September 30, 1976, and for other purposes.
MARCH 17, 1976
Read twice and referred to the Committee on
Appropriations
MARCH 17, 1976
Reported by Mr. McCLELLAN without amendment
94TH CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
2d Session
No. 94-893
FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, 1976
MARCH 11, 1976.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
Mr. MAHON, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.J. Res. 857]
The Committee on Apropriations, to whom was referred House
Joint Resolution 857, making further continuing appropriations for
the fiscal year 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976, and
for other purposes, report the same to the House with an amendment
and with the recommendation that the joint resolution as amended be
passed.
The amendment follows:
Page 2, line 6, after "794" insert "(a)".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RESOLUTION
The original continuing resolution was extended in December and
now expires March 31, 1976. A further extension is required in order to
continue certain governmental functions for which appropriations will
not or may not be enacted by that date. The accompanying resolution
provides continuing authority for activities funded under the Foreign
Assistance and District of Columbia Appropriation Acts until Septem-
ber 30, 1976. It also extends authority for certain programs of the
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting until such date.
The September 30 date represents the last day of the transition
period-the special fiscal period designed to achieve the change of the
fiscal year as required by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344).
In recommending extension of the continuing resolution through the
transition quarter, it is not the intention of the Committee to create
15-month appropriations. Obligations and expenditures figures for
fiscal 1976 and the transition quarter will be accounted for and dis-
played separately for the two periods in the same manner as for
programs funded in regular appropriation bills.
57-006
2
3
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
status of each particular bill as of July 1, 1975. The categories of
Although the Committee concluded the bulk of the hearings on
funding levels which will continue are as follows:
fiscal year 1976 foreign assistance appropriations last June, applicable
(1) Where the applicable bill had not been passed by either House
authorizations have been long delayed.
as of July 1, 1975, the rate for operations shall not exceed the current
On Wednesday of last week, the House passed the International
rate (the fiscal 1975 rate) or the rate provided in the budget estimate,
Security Assistance Bill. Although the House passed the Foreign
whichever is lower as set forth in section 101 (b) of Public Law 94-41.
Assistance Appropriation bill the following day, there is no certainty
If such appropriations are not finalized, this section would apply to
that Senate and conference actions can be accomplished and the bill
the Foreign Assistance and District of Columbia Appropriation bills. It
sent to the White House before the existing continuing resolution
would also continue to apply to a very limited number of other
expires on the last day of this month.
individual programs.
(2) Because of special circumstances involved in certain instances—
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
particularly the lack of legislative authorization at the time the
regular appropriation bills were considered-provision was made to
The budget for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1976 was no-
continue a number of programs at either the rate of the budget esti-
submitted to Congress until November 5, 1975. Although the Comt
mate or the current rate (the 1975 rate). Sections 2 and 3 of the
mittee concluded hearings before adjournment of the last Session of
accompanying resolution shift the further continuing authority for
Congress on December 19, 1975, reporting of the District of Columbia
several programs from section 101 (b) to section 101 (e) of the original
bill has been delayed since that time pending receipt of amendments
continuing resolution. This provides that authority for such activities
to the budget and enactment of revenue measures by the city govern-
will be extended at the current rate (1975 rate) as explained under
ment necessary to produce a balanced budget as required by law. Such
the preceding heading in this report.
an amendment still has not been transmitted to Congress and it is
evident that the appropriation bill will not clear Congress and be
COMPLIANCE WITH RESOLUTION
sent to the President before the expiration of the existing continuing
resolution on March 31.
The Committee continues to feel it is essential that officials respon-
sible for administering programs during the further interim period
LABOR-HEW APPROPRIATIONS
covered by the resolution take only the limited action necessary for
orderly continuation of projects and activities, preserving to the
Late enactment of authorizing legislation makes it necessary to
maximum extent possible the flexibility of Congress in arriving at final
provide continuing authority for certain activities normally funded
decisions. Accordingly, the rates of operation for programs and activi-
in the Labor-HEW Appropriation Act. Appropriations for some of
ties under the extension of the resolution are to be interpreted as
these activities, i.e., those authorized by the Older Americans Amend-
ceilings and not as mandatory spending levels. This is necessary in
ments of 1975 (P.L. 94-135) and the Public Broadcasting Financing
order to preserve congressional prerogatives in the course of the
Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-192) will be incorporated in the Second Supple-
regular authorization and appropriation process.
mental Appropriation Bill. A number of ongoing health programs still
Without laying down any hard and fast rules and short of encumber-
lack legislative authorization for the current fiscal year. These include
ing administrative processes with detailed fiscal controls, the Com-
grants for biomedical research training, venereal disease control,
mittee expects that departments and agencies will carefully avoid the
immunization, lead based paint poisoning prevention and control,
obligations of funds for specific budget line items or program alloca-
drug abuse prevention, and health professions educational assistance.
tions, on which congressional committees may have expressed strong
The outlook for enactment of authorizations and appropriations for
criticism, at rates which unduly impinge upon discretionary decisions
these programs before the beginning of fiscal year 1977 is uncertain.
otherwise available to the Congress.
If the resolution is not extended, funding for all of these programs
will end on March 31. The Committee has also recommended modifi-
INFLATIONARY IMPACT STATEMENT
cations of the language of the existing resolution to permit continua-
tion of the training programs for allied health and public health pro-
Clause 2(1) (4) of rule XI of the House of Representatives requires
fessions, which would otherwise terminate.
that each committee report on a bill or resolution shall contain a
statement as to whether enactment of such bill or resolution may
FUNDING LEVELS PROVIDED BY EXTENSION OF THE RESOLUTION
have an inflationary impact on prices and costs in the operation of
the national economy.
As has been the practice over a number of years, the continuing
The accompanying resolution simply extends the availability of
resolution provides an appropriate rate of funding for the Departments
funds and authorities for ongoing programs of the Federal Government
and agencies until the respective regular appropriation bills can be
for which fiscal year 1976 appropriations will not be enacted by
enacted by Congress. The extension of the effective date of the resolu-
March 31. The philosophy of the continuing resolution is generally
tion continues the rates established by the original continuing resolu-
to provide minimum funding for the orderly continuation of existing
tion (Public Law 94-41 of June 27, 1975) which are based on the
programs for the interim period until the annual appropriation bills
H.R. 893
H.R. 893
4
5
are enacted. By definition, such programs have previously been
eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth unnumbered para-
authorized and funded by the Congress in bills signed into law by
graphs of this subsection-
the President.
activities under [section 314(d)] sections 312, 313, 792,
It is a matter of conjecture whether or not any appropriation of
793, and 794(a) of the Public Health Service Act, as
money might be inflationary. In view of the fact that this resolution
amended;
merely represents an extension of existing and previously approved
programs; and considering the minimum levels of funding which
COMPLIANCE WITH RULE XXI-CLAUSE 3
obtain under the mechanics of the resolution, it is the judgment of the
Committee that its enactment will not have an additional inflationary
Clause 3 of Rule XXI of the House of Representatives requires a
impact on prices and costs in the operation of the national economy.
concise statement describing the effect of any provision of the accom-
panying bill which directly or indirectly changes the application of
COMPLIANCE WITH RULE XIII-CLAUSE 3
existing law. The following is offered in compliance with such Rule:
The following is submitted in compliance with clause 3 of rule XIII:
Section 1 of the accompanying joint resolution simply extends the
termination date of the existing continuing resolution from March 31,
The accompanying House joint resolution would amend section 102
1976 until September 30, 1976.
of Public Law 94-41 by striking out (per brackets) and inserting (per
Sections 2 and 3 of the accompanying resolution change the rates at
italicized matter), as follows:
which certain activities under the Public Health Service Act, as
SEC. 102. Appropriations and funds made available and
amended, will be continued by shifting them from Section 101 (b) of
authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be
the original continuing resolution to section 101(e). This permits con-
available from July 1, 1975, and shall remain available until
tinuation of the training programs of the U.S. Public Health Service
(a) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project
for allied health and public health professions.
or activity provided for in this joint resolution, or (b) enact-
ment of the applicable appropriation Act by both Houses
without any provision for such project or activity, or (c)
[March 31, 1976] September 30, 1976, whichever first occurs.
SEC. 101 (b) Such amounts as may be necessary for con-
tinuing projects or activities (not otherwise provided for in
this joint resolution) which were conducted in the fiscal year
1975 and are listed in this subsection at a rate for operations
not in excess of the current rate or the rate provided for in
the budget estimate, whichever is lower, and under the more
restrictive authority-
*
*
the following activities for which provision was made in the
Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare
Appropriation Act, 1975, the Supplemental Appropriations
Act, 1975, the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1975,
or Public Law 93-324, and amendments thereto:
activities under sections 225, 314(e), 317, 318, 319, 329,
(d), and titles VII (except sections 792, 793, and 794
(a)), VIII, and X of the Public Health Service Act, as
amended;
*
*
*
*
SEC. 101 (e) Such amounts as may be necessary for continu-
ing the following activities, but at a rate for operations not
in excess of the current rate unless otherwise provided spe-
cifically in this subsection: Provided, That the parenthetical
clauses of sections 101 (a) and 101 (b), and the provisions of
sections 102, 103, and 105 shall not apply to the third, seventh,
H.R. 893
H.R. 893
Calendar No. 672
94TH CONGRESS
SENATE
REPORT
2d Session
No. 94-702
FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, 1976
MARCH 17, 1976.-Ordered to be printed
Mr. MCCLELLAN, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.J. Res. 857]
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred House
Joint Resolution 857, making further continuing appropriations
for the fiscal year 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976,
and for other purposes, reports the same to the Senate without amend-
ment and with the recommendation that the joint resolution be passed,
and presents herewith information relative to the joint resolution.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RESOLUTION
The original continuing resolution was extended in December and
now expires March 31, 1976. A further extension is required in order
to continue certain governmental function for which appropriations
will not or may not be enacted by that date. The accompanying resolu-
tion provides continuing authority for activities funded under the For-
eign Assistance and District of Columbia Appropriation Acts until
September 30, 1976. It also extends authority for certain programs of
the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Corpora-
tion for Public Broadcasting until such date. It also provides an ap-
propriation of $175,000 to complete the work of the National Commis-
sion on Water Quality.
The September 30 date represents the last day of the transition
period-the special fiscal period designed to achieve the change of the
fiscal year as required by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344).
In recommending extension of the continuing resolution through the
transition quarter, the Committee concurs with the House Committee
that it is not the intention to create 15-month appropriations. Obliga-
tions and expenditures figures for fiscal 1976 and the transition quar-
ter will be accounted for and displayed separately for the two periods
in the same manner as for programs funded in regular appropriation
bills.
57-010
0
2
3
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
quested that additional funds be made available immediately SO as
Although the Committee concluded the bulk of the hearings on the
to complete the Commission work and avoid the necessity of placing
annual fiscal year 1976 foreign assistance appropriations last July,
the small staff on leave without pay this week. This resolution is the
applicable authorizations have been long delayed.
only appropriate vehicle now before the Committee where these funds
On March 3, the House passed the International Security Assistance
can be provided.
Bill. Although the House passed the Foreign Assistance Appropri-
ation bill the following day, there is no certainty that Senate and con-
FUNDING LEVELS PROVIDED BY EXTENSION OF THE RESOLUTION
ference actions can be accomplished and the bill sent to the White
House before the existing continuing resolution expires on the last day
As has been the practice over a number of years, the continuing
of the month.
resolution provides an appropriate rate of funding for the Depart-
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
ments and agencies until the respective regular appropriation bills can
be enacted by Congress. The extension of the effective date of the
The budget for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1976 was not
resolution continues the rates established by the original continuing
submitted to Congress until November 5, 1975. Although the Com-
resolution (Public Law 94-41 of June 27, 1975) which are based on the
mittee has concluded hearings on estimates before the Committee, re-
status of each particular bill as of July 1, 1975. The categories of
porting of the District of Columbia bill has been delayed since that
funding levels which will continue are as follows:
time pending receipt of amendments to the budget and enactment of
(1) Where the applicable bill had not been passed by either House
revenue measures by the city government necessary to produce a bal-
as of July 1, 1975, the rate for operations shall not exceed the current
anced budget as required by law. Such an amendment still has not been
rate (the fiscal 1975 rate) or the rate provided in the budget estimate,
transmitted to Congress and it is evident that the appropriation bill
whichever is lower as set forth in section 101 (b) of Public Law 94-41.
will not clear Congress and be sent to the President before the expira-
If such appropriations are not finalized. this section would apply to
tion of the existing continuing resolution on March 31.
the Foreign Assistance and District of Columbia Appropriation bills.
It would also continue to apply to a very limited number of other
LABOR-HEW APPROPRIATIONS
individual programs.
(2) Because of special circumstances involved in certain instances—
Late enactment of authorizing legislation makes it necessary to pro-
particularly the lack of legislative authorization at the time the reg-
vide continuing authority for certain activities normally funded in
ular appropriation bills were considered-provision was made to con-
the Labor-HEW Appropriation Act. Appropriations for some of these
tinue a number of programs at either the rate of the budget estimate
activities, i.e., those authorized by the Older Americans Amendments
or the current rate (the 1975 rate). Sections 2 and 3 of the accompany-
of 1975 (P.L. 94-135) and the Public Broadcasting Financing Act of
ing resolution shift the further continuing authority for several
1975 (P.L. 94-192) will be incorporated in the Second Supplemental
programs from section 101 (b) to section 101 (e) of the original con-
Appropriation Bill. A number of ongoing health programs still lack
tinuing resolution. This provides that authority for such activities
legislative authorization for the current fiscal year. These include
will be extended at the current rate (1975 rate) as explained under
grants for biomedical research training, venereal disease control, im-
the preceding heading in this report.
munization, lead based paint poisoning prevention and control, drug
abuse prevention, and health professions educational assistance. The
COMPLIANCE WITH RESOLUTION
outlook for enactment of authorizations and appropriations for these
programs before the beginning of fiscal year 1977 is uncertain. If the
The Committee continues to feel it is essential that officials respon-
resolution is not extended, funding for all of these programs will end
sible for administering programs during the further interim period
on March 31. The Committee has also recommended modifications of
covered by the resolution take only the limited action necessary for
the language of the existing resolution to permit continuation of the
orderly continuation of projects and activities, preserving to the maxi-
training programs for allied health and public health professions,
mum extent possible the flexibility of Congress in arriving at final
which would otherwise terminate.
decisions. Accordingly, the rates of operation for programs and activi-
ties under the extension of the resolution are to be interpreted as
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON WATER QUALITY
ceilings and not as mandatory spending levels. This is necessary in
order to preserve congressional prerogatives in the course of the reg-
The Committee concurs in the action of the House in recommending
ular authorization and appropriation process.
an appropriation of $175,000 to permit the National Commission on
To this end departments and agencies operating under the resolu-
Water Quality to complete its work and submit its report which is
tion should undertake rates for operation which are well within the
to be filed next month. This appropriation follows the authorization
annual rate. Similarly, they should carefully avoid the obligation of
of additional funds which was passed by the House on March 9 and
funding levels for projects, activities, programs or other operations
by the Senate on March 10. The Vice President and several Members
on which Congressional committees have raised substantial questions
of the Senate who are also members of this Commission have re-
or subjected to strong criticism and thereby impinge upon discretion-
S.R. 702
ary decisions otherwise available to the Congress.
S.R. 702
5
4
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS
the following activities for which provision was made in the
Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare
It is the intent of the Committee that the affirmative grant of au-
Appropriation Act, 1975, the Supplemental Appropriations
thority contained in section 101 (b)
Act, 1975, the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1975
or Public Law 93-324, and amendments thereto:
Such amounts as may be necessary for continuing projects
activities under sections 225, 314(e), 317, 318, 319, 329,
or activities * * * which were conducted in the fiscal year
472(d), and titles VII (except sections 792, 793, and
1975 and are listed in this subsection at a rate for operations
VIII, and X of the Public Health Service Act, as amended;
not in excess of the current rate or the rate provided for in
*
#
*
*
the budget estimate, whichever is lower, and under the more
*
restrictive authority
SEC. 101 (e) Such amounts as may be necessary for continu-
and the restriction in section 106
ing the following activities, but at a rate for oerations not
in excess of the current rate unless otherwise provided spe-
No appropriation or fund made available or authority
cifically in this subsection: Provided, That the parenthetical
granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be used to ini-
clauses of sections 101 (a) and 101 (b), and the provisions of
tiate or resume any project or activity for which appropria-
sections 102, 103, and 105 shall not apply to the third, seventh,
tions, funds, or other authority were not available during the
eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth unnumbered para-
fiscal year 1975.
graphs of this subsection-
limit obligations under the Continuing Resolution to those operations
activities under [section sections 312, 313, 792,
carried on in fiscal year 1975 and at an annual rate for operations not
793, and 794(a) of the Public Health Service Act, as
in excess of the fiscal year 1975 rate unless the Congress is advised
amended;
fifteen days in advance, pursuant to Section 113 of Public Law 94-11,
the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriation Act,
1975.
The submission of Congressional presentation documents contain-
ing the Administration's entire fiscal year 1976 program is not accept-
able as the notice required under the foregoing provisions of law.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 4, RULE XXIX, STANDING RULES
OF THE SENATE
The following is submitted in compliance with paragraph 4 of rule
XXIX:
The accompanying House joint resolution would amend section 102
of Public Law 94-41 by striking out (per brackets) and inserting (per
italicized matter), as follows:
SEC. 102. Appropriations and funds made available and
authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be
available from July 1, 1975, and shall remain available until
(a) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project
or activity provided for in this joint resolution, or (b) enact-
ment of the applicable appropriation Act by both Houses
without any provision for such project or activity, or (c)
[March 31, 1976] September 30, 1976, whichever first occurs.
SEC. 101 (b) Such amounts as may be necessary for con-
tinuing projects or activities (not otherwise provided for in
this joint resolution) which were conducted in the fiscal year
1975 and are listed in this subsection at a rate for operations
not in excess of the current rate or the rate provided for in
the budget estimate, whichever is lower, and under the more
restrictive authority-
*
*
*
S.R. 702
S.R. 702
H. J. Res. 857
Ainety-fourth Congress of the United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the nineteenth day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and seventy-six
Joint Resolution
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1976, and the period
ending September 30, 1976, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That clause (c) of section 102
of the joint resolution of June 27, 1975 (Public Law 94-41, as amended
by Public Law 94-159), is hereby further amended by striking out
"March 31, 1976" and inserting in lieu thereof "September 30, 1976".
SEC. 2. The first section of the tenth unnumbered clause of section
101(b) of such joint resolution is amended by inserting after "VII",
the following (except sections 792, 793, and 794(a))"
SEC. 3. The first unnumbered clause of section 101(e) of such joint
resolution is amended by striking out "section 314(d) and inserting
in lieu thereof "sections 312, 313, 792, 793, and 794(a)'
SEC. 4. There is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, an additional amount of $175,000
for the National Commission on Water Quality, authorized by section
315 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to
complete the work of the Commission.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
March 29, 1976
Dear Mr. Director:
The following bills were received at the White
House on March 29th:
H.J. Res. 857
H.R. 10624
H.R. 12490
Please let the President have reports and
recommendations as to the approval of these
bills as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Robert D. Linder
Chief Executive Clerk
The Honorable James T. Lynn
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, D.C.