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Read. Follow. Verify.1982 Federal Budget Appropriations Hearing for State, Justice, and Commerce Departments
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 1981 Senate hearing regarding the proposed federal budget for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, as well as the Judiciary, for the 1982 . It serves as the legislative record for the review of H.R. 4169, the bill governing funding for these agencies.
This hearing established the funding levels and operational priorities for major federal departments and the court system for the 1982 , directly impacting the resources available for law enforcement, diplomacy, and trade regulation.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of State
The department's budget and operational funding for 1982 were subject to review and approval in this hearing.
Department of Justice
The department's budget and operational funding for 1982 were subject to review and approval in this hearing.
Department of Commerce
The department's budget and operational funding for 1982 were subject to review and approval in this hearing.
Federal Judiciary
The court system's budget and operational funding for 1982 were subject to review and approval in this hearing.
Key Facts
- The document covers the appropriations process for fiscal year 1982.
- The hearing specifically addresses funding for the Department of State, Department of Justice, Department of Commerce, and the federal Judiciary.
- The proceedings are part of the legislative review for H.R. 4169.
- The hearing was conducted by a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
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- The document represents the second part of the published hearing record for the first session of the 97th Congress.
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Fiscal Year 1982 Budgetary Review
The document captures the transition of federal funding priorities during the first year of the 97th Congress.
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