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Read. Follow. Verify.Fiscal Year 2019 Legislative Branch Budget Hearings
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
This document is the transcript of a House hearing held on April 11, 2018, to begin the process of reviewing budget requests for the legislative branch for the 2019 fiscal year. The hearing marks the start of the legislative cycle for funding various congressional agencies, including the Capitol Police, the Library of Congress, and the Government Accountability Office.
This hearing initiates the formal process of determining how taxpayer dollars are allocated to support the operations of Congress and its supporting agencies for the 2019 fiscal year.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Legislative Branch Agencies
These agencies are seeking funding approval for their 2019 operational budgets.
Taxpayers
Taxpayer funds are being allocated to support the operations of the legislative branch.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 11, 2018, to initiate the fiscal year 2019 appropriations process for the legislative branch.
- The subcommittee is tasked with balancing the operational needs of legislative agencies with fiscal restraint.
- The U.S. Capitol Police were the first agency to present testimony regarding their budget requests.
- The hearing schedule includes testimony from multiple agencies, including the Government Publishing Office, Architect of the Capitol, Congressional Budget Office, and Library of Congress.
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- Chairman Yoder emphasized a goal of bipartisan and collaborative work on the appropriations bill.
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Compressed Budget Cycle
The Chairman noted the need to move quickly due to the late start in the calendar year.
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