District of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005: Comparison of General Provisions of P.L. 108-199 and House, Senate, and Conference Versions of H.R. 4850 (P.L. 108-335)

CRS Report for Congress
District of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005:
Comparison of General Provisions of P.L. 108-199 and
House, Senate, and Conference Versions of H.R. 4850
(P.L. 108-335)
Updated December 22, 2004
Eugene Boyd
Analyst in American National Government
Government and Finance Division


Congressional Research Service ˜ The Library of Congress

District of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005:
Comparison of General Provisions of P.L. 108-199
and House, Senate, and Conference Versions of
H.R. 4850 (P.L. 108-335)
Summary
This report summarizes the general provisions of the District of Columbia
Appropriations Act for FY2004 (Division C, Title IV, of P.L. 108-199) and the
District of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005, P.L. 108-335 (formerly H.R.
4850). It only briefly summarizes proposed and final FY2005 funding levels. For
details on FY2005 proposed funding levels and analysis of key policy issues in the
House, Senate, and conference versions of the FY2005 act, see CRS Report
RL32313, Appropriations for FY2005: District of Columbia, by Eugene Boyd.
On July 7, 2004, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the District of
Columbia marked up an unnumbered bill to provide congressional approval of the
city’s budget and provide federal payments to the District of Columbia for targeted
activities. On July 14, the House Appropriations Committee considered and voted
to report the unnumbered bill without amendments. The committee recommended
approval of the city’s $8.2 billion budget, which includes a $6.2 billion operating
budget and $2 billion in enterprise funds. The committee also recommended $560
million in special federal payments to the city. The committee bill, designated H.R.
4850, was reported to the House on July 19, 2004. H.R. 4850 was passed by the
House the following day, July 20, by a vote of 371 to 54. It was approved by the
Senate on September 22, 2004, by voice vote. The conference version was approved
by both the House and the Senate on October 6, 2004, and was signed by the
President on October 18, 2004, as P.L. 108-335. On December 8, 2004, the President
signed P.L. 108-447, which included several charter school-related amendments of
provisions in P.L. 108-335. Table 1 is a section-by-section comparison of the
general provisions of P.L. 108-199 and P.L. 108-335 (formerly H.R. 4850).
These general provisions, which can be grouped into six categories, address
fiscal and budgetary matters; impose administrative controls; facilitate congressional
oversight and reporting; limit use of appropriated funds for advocacy of District
statehood or congressional voting representation; address educational issues; and
impose limits, restrictions, and prohibitions on the use of federal or local funding to
carry out specific social policies (see Table 2). For instance, P.L. 108-335 continues
to (1) allow the District to use its local, but not federal, funds to administer a
domestic partners health insurance act approved by the city in 1992; (2) prohibit the
use of District or federal funds to prepare and implement a medical marijuana ballot
initiative; and (3) restrict the use of federal or District funds for abortion services
except in instances of rape or incest, or a threat to the mother’s health. The act
continues to prohibit the use of local and federal funding for a needle exchange
program. The Senate bill would have allow the use of local funds for such a
program. The act, as passed, also includes fiscal and budgetary controls prohibiting
deficit spending, limiting the reprogramming of funds, prohibiting the use of sole
source contracts, and detailing requirements for emergency and contingency reserve
funds. This report will be updated as warranted.



Contents
Background ......................................................1
List of Tables
Table 1. District of Columbia Appropriations General Provisions: P.L.108-199
and House, Senate, and Conference Bills for FY2005 (P.L. 108-335).....4
Table 2. H.R. 4850 General Provisions by Selected Classification: House,
Senate, and Conference Versions.................................17



District of Columbia Appropriations Act
for FY2005: Comparison of General
Provisions of P.L. 108-199 and House,
Senate, and Conference Versions of
H.R. 4850 (P.L. 108-335)
Background
This report summarizes the general provisions of the District of Columbia1
Appropriations Act. When enacting appropriations for the District of Columbia,
Congress has typically included a number of general provisions. Table 1, which
follows, is a side-by-side comparison of the general provisions of the District of
Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2004 (Division C of P.L. 108-199) and the
House, Senate, and conference versions of H.R. 4850, an act appropriating funds for
the District of Columbia for FY2005.
This comparison follows the structure of P.L. 108-199. Identical or equivalent
legislative language that does not share the same section number as the
corresponding P.L.108-199 provision is identified in the same row as its P.L. 108-

199 counterpart. Provisions included in P.L. 108-199, but not included in the House,


Senate, or conference versions of the District’s FY2005 appropriations are
highlighted in gray.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution grants Congress exclusive
legislative control over the District of Columbia. Congress has used this authority
to bolster the fiscal soundness and governmental integrity of the nation’s capital. City
officials have objected to inclusion of a number of general provisions as intrusive and
counter to the spirit of home rule, and have sought to reduce their number and scope.
The general provisions included in the House, Senate, and conference versions
of H.R. 4850 can be grouped into six distinct but overlapping categories. These
include
!fiscal and budgetary directives and controls;
!administrative directives and controls;
!congressional oversight and reporting;
!limitations on lobbying for statehood or congressional voting
representation;


1 For detailed information on proposed funding levels and summaries and analysis of key
policy issues, see CRS Report RL32313, Appropriations for FY2005: District of Columbia,
by Eugene Boyd.

!education-related provisions; and
!congressionally imposed restrictions and prohibitions related to
social policy.
Table 2 groups the provisions of House, Senate and enacted versions of the District
of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005 within these six categories. Some of
the provisions may appear in more than one category.
The most controversial provisions are those related to social policy. The final
conference version of H.R. 4850 (P.L. 108-335) continues to prohibit and restrict the
use of federal and District funds for abortion services and medical marijuana. The
act, consistent with a provision include in the House-passed version of the act,
prohibits the use of federal and District funds for a needle exchange program to aid
in preventing the spread of AIDS and HIV. The Senate version of the bill would
have prohibited the use of federal, but not District, funds for needle exchange
programs. The Senate bill would have lifted restrictions on the use of District funds
for lobbying and advocacy activities in support of voting representation in Congress
for residents of the District of Columbia. However, the House and conference
versions of the act maintain the prohibition on the use of District and federal funds
for such activities, although the conference version does allow the city to use District
funds to staff the offices of the city’s statehood shadow senator and representatives.
These offices were created by the District to champion the cause of statehood for the
District in Congress.
In previous years, city officials have objected to the inclusion of a number of
social riders dealing with such issues as abortion, medical marijuana, domestic2
partners health insurance expansion, and needle exchange programs. They asserted
that such riders interfered with the right of District residents to make their own policy
decisions and violated the spirit of home rule. Proponents of social riders have
argued that such provisions are within the powers of Congress under Article I,
Section 8, of the Constitution, which conveys to Congress exclusive legislative
control over the District of Columbia. In addition, supporters of specific social
riders such as the prohibition against the use of federal funds to implement the
District’s domestic partners health care expansion program contend that they are
intended to protect the institution of marriage, or, in the case of medical marijuana
and needle exchange programs, prohibit government sanctioning of illegal drug use.
In addition, the District’s appropriations may be increased by no more than $15
million through the use of a reserve fund. The reserve fund may only be used for
unanticipated one-time expenditures, for potential deficits, for debt reduction, for
unanticipated program needs, or to cover revenue shortfalls; it may not be used to
fund agencies under court-ordered receivership. The mayor must notify the House
and Senate Appropriations Committees in advance of any obligation or expenditure
of reserve funds. Unlike a similar provision included in the District’s FY2004
appropriations act, however, Section 331 of the conference version of P.L. 108-335


2 H.R. 2765 would allow the use of District funds to administer the Health Care Benefits
Expansion Act of 1992. Congress first lifted the prohibition on the use of District funds to
administer the program in the FY2002 District of Columbia Appropriations Act.

does not include language requiring the mayor to notify the House and Senate
Appropriations Committees at least 30 days in advance of expending or obligating
reserve funds.
The chronology of District of Columbia appropriations for FY2005 is as
follows. On February 2, 2004, President Bush submitted his budget recommendations
for FY2005, including $560 million in special federal payments for selected activities
in the District of Columbia. On May 14, 2005, the mayor and the city council
approved the city’s FY2005 budget. The budget must be approved by Congress
before the city may expend locally raised revenues or federally appropriated funds.
The city’s budget request included $6.2 billion in general operating fund
expenditures funded by locally raised revenues, federal formula and competitive
grants where the District meets the requirements for eligibility, and other sources,
including foundation funding and investments. The District’s budget also included
$2 billion in enterprise funds, and requested $1.03 billion in special federal
appropriations.
On July 7, 2004, the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the
District of Columbia, completed its consideration and markup of the District of
Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005. The subcommittee approved the city’s
$6.2 billion proposed operating budget for FY2005 and recommended an
appropriation of $560 million in special federal assistance to the District of
Columbia. On July 14, 2004, the House Appropriations Committee considered and
ordered to be requested without amendment the draft bill approved by the
subcommittee. On July 19, 2004, the House designated the previously unnumbered
bill as H.R. 4850, the District of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005. The
House approved the measure without amendment by a vote of 371 to 54 (Roll Call
No. 399) the next day, July 20.
By a vote of 28-1, the Senate Appropriations Committee reported its version of
the District of Columbia Appropriations Act for FY2005, S. 2826, on September 21,
2004. One day later the full Senate passed by unanimous consent the Senate version
of H.R. 4850 after substituting the language of S. 2826. On October 5, 2004, a
conference committee reported its version of H.R. 4850 (H.Rept. 108-374),
reconciling differences in the House and Senate versions of the bill. On October 6,
2004, the House approved the conference version of the act by a vote of 377-36 (Roll
Call No. 498). By unanimous consent, the Senate also approved the conference bill
on October 6, 2004. The bill was presented to President for his approval on October

7, 2004, and was signed by the President on October 18, 2004. On December 8,


2004, the President, signed a consolidated appropriations act, P.L. 108-447, which
included language amending several charter school-related provisions, including
those in P.L. 108-335.



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Table 1. District of Columbia Appropriations General Provisions:
P.L.108-199 and House, Senate, and Conference Bills for FY2005 (P.L. 108-335)
P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
Prohibition Against Deficit Spending. The provision prohibitsSec. 101. Identical to Sec. 401 ofSec. 301. Identical to Sec. 401 ofSec. 301. Identical to Sec. 401
ending by limiting spending to not more than the amountP.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
cally appropriated.
Payment of Travel and Dues Related Expenses. The provisionSec. 102. Identical to Sec. 402Sec. 302. Identical to Sec. 402 ofSec. 302. Identical to Sec. 402
unds appropriated under this act to be used for travel and dues-of P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
penses of organizations concerned with the work of the District
ed by the mayor, and by the chair of the city council in the
travel and dues related to the activities of the city council.
Payment of Judgments. The provision allows District funds toSec. 103. Equivalent to Sec. 403Sec. 303. Equivalent to Sec. 403Sec. 303. Equivalent to Sec.
iki/CRS-RL32510 to pay judgments against the city. The provision does not affect or Sec. 11(c) of Title XII of the District of Columbia Income andof P.L. 108-199, but does notinclude clause governing creditsof P.L. 108-199.403 of P.L. 108-199.
g/wise Tax Act of 1947 (D.C. Code, sec. 47-1812.11(c)(3), a provisionand refunds for overpayment of
s.oring credits and refunds for overpayments of District taxes.District taxes.
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Prohibition Against the Carryover of Appropriated Funds. TheSec. 104. Identical to Sec. 404Sec. 304. Identical to Sec. 404 ofSec. 304. Identical to Sec. 404
://wikion requires the city to expend funds appropriated for FY2003 duringof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199of P.L. 108-199.
httpcal year, unless provided by another provision of this act.
Use of Public Schools. The act allows public schools to be used
munity or partisan political activities during non-school hours.
Congressional Inspection of Personnel Records. The personnelNo comparable provision.Sec. 305. Identical to Sec. 406 ofNo comparable provision.
of all persons employed by the District government may be madeP.L. 108-199.
or inspection by House and Senate authorization and
riations subcommittees, and the District of Columbia City Council.
Prohibition on the Use of Funds for Lobbying. Prohibits the citySec. 105. Identical to Sec. 407Sec. 306. Lobbying Activities ofSec. 305. Identical to Sec. 407
ng city or federal funds to defeat any legislation pending beforeof P.L. 108-199.City Officials. Allows the use ofof P.L. 108-199.


s or any state legislature. Allows the use of District funds forDistrict, but not federal funds, to
g except in instances involving support of any boycott or activitiespublicize support for or
of statehood or voting representation in Congress for theopposition to legislation pending
. Allows the District’s elected officials to advocate with respect tobefore Congress or a state
ue including statehood and voting representation in Congress. legislature.

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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
rable language included Sec. 407Comparable language includedSec. 307. Advocacy Activities ofNo comparable provision. See
in Sec. 105.Local Officials. Allows theSec. 305.
District’s elected officials to use
District, but not federal, funds to
advocate with respect to any issue
including statehood and voting
representation in Congress.
Prohibition on the Reprogramming of Funds. Prohibits theSec. 106. Modifies Sec. 408(b)Sec. 308. Modifies Sec. 408(b)Sec. 306. Modifies Sec. 408(b)
t government from reprogramming federal and District fundsof P.L. 108-199. Prohibits theof P.L. 108-199. Prohibits theof P.L. 108-199. Prohibits the
riated under the act for seven specific activities. Funds cannot betransfer and reprogramming oftransfer and reprogramming oftransfer and reprogramming of
rammed in order to: funds in excess of $1 millionfunds in excess of $1 millionfunds in excess of $1 million
ew programs;without first notifying Congresswithout first notifying Congresswithout first notifying Congress
iki/CRS-RL32510inate a program or project;lish or change allocations specifically denied, limited, or increasedwithin 15 days in advance of thetransfer. The previous time limitwithin 15 days in advance of thetransfer. The previous time limitwithin 15 days in advance of thetransfer. The previous time
g/wngress;was 30 days. In addition, underwas 30 days. In addition, underlimit was 30 days. In addition,
s.orease funds for activities or personnel in areas where funds have beenP.L. 108-199, no specificP.L. 108-199, no specificunder P.L. 108-199, no specific
leaked or restricted;threshold amount triggeringthreshold amount triggeringthreshold amount triggering
stablish funding for any project previously deferred throughcongressional notification wascongressional notification wascongressional notification was
://wikiramming;identified. identified. identified.
httpent existing programs or projects by reprogramming funds that
$1 million or 10% of the existing programs funding;
e a 20% or greater increase in personnel assigned to a specific
ect.
ds may be reprogrammed after congressional review by House and
ppropriations Committees. Committees must be notified in
30 days in advance of reprogramming. Limits the transfer of
rammed funds to not more than 4% of the local funds in the
ations.
Limitation on the Use of Appropriated Funds. Limits the use ofSec. 107. Identical to Sec. 409Sec. 309. Identical to Sec. 409 ofSec. 307. Identical to Sec. 409
the activities or objects for which the appropriations were made,of P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
otherwise provided by law.
Merit Personnel Act Responsibility of the Mayor. States that theSec. 108. Identical to Sec. 410Sec. 310. Identical to Sec. 410Sec. 308. Identical to Sec. 410
hall be responsible for the administration of personnel function ofof P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.


ees under the citys merit pay personnel code. In determining

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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
ee compensation, the provisions of the District of Columbia
ment Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 shall apply.
City Council and Congressional Review of Revised RevenueSec. 109. Equivalent to Sec. 411Sec. 311. Equivalent to Sec. 411Sec. 309. Equivalent to Sec.
tes. Requires the mayor to submit to the city council revised revenuesubstituting FY2004 for FY2005,substituting FY2004 for FY2005,411 substituting FY2004 for
es for the first quarter of FY2004 not later than 30 days after theand FY2006 for FY2005.and FY2006 for FY2005.FY2005, and FY2006 for
arter of FY2004. Estimates are to be used for budget request forFY2005.
Sole Source Contracts. Prohibits sole source contracts forSec. 110. Identical to Sec. 412Sec. 312. Identical to Sec. 412 ofSec. 310. Identical to Sec. 412
nless competitive bidding is not feasible and the contract hasof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199
ed by the CFO.
Sequestration under the Balanced Budget. In order to comply
iki/CRS-RL32510questration order under Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Act of 1985, federal funds appropriated under a District of
g/wbia appropriations act are to be sequestered from each account, and
s.orgregate total of those accounts.
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Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds for Statehood Lobbying. Sec. 111. Identical to Sec. 414Sec. 313. Identical to Sec. 414 ofSec. 311. Identical to Sec. 414
://wikiits the use of federal funds for the payment of expenses related to theof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
http of U.S. Senate or U.S. House of Representative under the District of
bia Statehood Constitution Initiative.
Abortion Restrictions. Prohibits the use of federal and DistrictSec. 112. Identical to Sec. 415Sec. 314. Identical to Sec. 415 ofSec. 312. Identical to Sec. 415
or abortion services except in cases of rape, incest, or when theof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
s health is endangered.
Health Care Benefits Expansion Act. Prohibits the use of federalSec. 113. Identical to Sec. 416Sec. 315. Identical to Sec. 416 ofSec. 313. Identical to Sec. 416
o implement the Health Care Benefits Expansion Act of 1992, whichof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
s medical, employment, and government benefits to unmarried
s, including homosexuals.
Acceptance of Grant Funds Not Included in Ceiling. TheSec. 114. Identical to Sec. 417Sec. 316. Identical to Sec. 417 ofSec. 314. Identical to Sec. 417
ter consulting with the CFO, may accept and expend grants fromof P.L. 108-199. P.L. 108-199of P.L. 108-199.


d federal sources that are not part of this appropriation. Such
ay be accepted and expended only after the CFO has submitted to
council a detailed report regarding such grants. The city council

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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
s after receipt of the report to review and approve its acceptance
le a resolution of disapproval. The Council has 30 calendar days
itial receipt of the report from the CFO to act on a resolution of
al. The provision:
ibits the city from expending city funds in anticipation of a grant
ires the CFO to submit to the city council and House and Senate
ropriations Committees detailed quarterly reports within 15 days
quarter regarding all federal and private grants approved
this section.
se of City Vehicles. Limits a District employee’s use of citySec. 115. Identical to Sec. 418Sec. 317. Identical to Sec. 418 ofSec. 315. Identical to Sec. 418
only to performance of official duties. Grants four exceptions:of P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
iki/CRS-RL32510ficer may use police vehicles to travel to and from work ande only if the officer resides in the District of Columbia, or is granted
g/wission by the Chief of Police;
s.orployee of the Fire and Emergency Ambulance Department who
leak in the District and is on call 24 hours a day;
ayor; and
://wiki the city council.
http the CFO to submit an inventory of all vehicles owned, leased or
d by the District government by March 1, 2004. Does not specify to
e inventory is to be submitted.
Inspector General Audits. Only the District of ColumbiaSec. 116. Identical to Sec. 419Sec. 318. Identical to Sec. 419 ofSec. 316. Identical to Sec. 419
or General in cooperation with the CFO may conduct and certifyof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
audits in compliance with the District of Columbia Procurement
Act of 1985 (D.C. Code, sec. 1-1182.8(a)(4).
Voting Representation Cost Prohibition and CorporationSec. 117. Identical to Sec. 420Sec. 319. Allows the DistrictsSec. 317. Identical to Sec. 420
Review of Private Lawsuits. Prohibits the use of federal andof P.L. 108-199.Corporation Counsel to useof P.L. 108-199.


funds, including funds for the corporation counsel, to cover theDistrict, but not federal, funds to
court challenges aimed at providing city residents with votingprovide assistance for petitions or
tation in Congress. The provision permits the District’s corporationcivil actions in support of voting
review and comment on briefs in lawsuits filed by privaterepresentation in Congress for
s, and to consult government officials regarding such lawsuits. Thiscitizens of the District of
suits seeking voting representation in Congress.Columbia.

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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
Needle Exchange Program. Prohibits the creation and fundingSec. 118. Identical to Sec. 421Sec. 320. Allows the use ofSec. 318. Identical to Sec. 421
edle exchange program with federal or District government funds. of P.L. 108-199.District, but not federal, funds forof P.L. 108-199.
rams may be funded with private funds and must be accounteda needle exchange program.
arately.Such funds must be accounted for
sep a r a tely.
CFO Certifications. Funds may not be used to pay agency CFOs Sec. 119. Identical to Sec. 422Sec. 321. Identical to Sec. 422 ofSec. 319. Identical to Sec. 422
s after the passage of this act if the agency CFO has not filed aof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
t with the mayor and CFO of the District certifying that the agency
nderstands and will abide by the duties and restrictions of his office.
es the CFO to submit quarterly report to Congress listing reports
to be submitted by agency CFOs
iki/CRS-RL32510Medical Marijuana Initiative. Prohibits the use of federal orSec. 120. Identical to Sec. 423Sec. 322. Identical to Sec. 423 ofSec. 320. Identical to Sec. 423
g/wunds in carrying out any law or regulation that legalizes or reducesof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
s.oralty for possession of a Schedule I substance, including the medical
leakarijuana. Prohibits the implementation of citizen approved
arijuana initiative.
://wikiConscience Clause Covering Contraceptive Coverage in PrivateSec. 121. Identical to Sec. 424Sec. 323. Identical to Sec. 423 ofSec. 321. Identical to Sec. 424
http Plans. The provision requires the inclusion of a conscience clauseof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
g employers to exclude contraceptive coverage in the employer’s
surance plan for moral or religious reasons.
Budget-linked Quality of Life Factors. Identifies a number ofSec. 122. Identical to Sec. 425Sec. 324. Identical to Sec. 425 ofSec. 322. Identical to Sec. 425
-of-life indicators that characterize the citys deficiencies in theof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199
crime, education, corrections, management of public services.
e mayor to submit quarterly reports to House and Senate
ation and oversight committees.
Revised Operating Budget Submission. Requires the CFO toSec. 123. Modification of Sec.Sec. 325. Modification of Sec.Sec. 323. Modification of Sec.
the appropriate committees of Congress, the mayor, and the city426 of P.L. 108-199. Adds426 of P.L. 108-199. Adds426 of P.L. 108-199. Adds
l a revised appropriated funds operating budget no later than 30 dayssubsection (b) which states thatsubsection (b) which states thatsubsection (b) which states that
e enactment of this act. The revised budget should reflectrevised operating budget appliesrevised operating budget appliesrevised operating budget applies
al expenditures for the fiscal year. only when CFO certifies that aonly when CFO certifies that aonly when CFO certifies that a



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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
reallocation of an agencysreallocation of an agencysreallocation of an agencys
program funds is required toprogram funds is required toprogram funds is required to
address unanticipated changes inaddress unanticipated changes inaddress unanticipated changes in
program requirements.program requirements.program requirements.
Boy Scouts. Prohibits the use of District or federal funds forSec. 124. Identical to Sec. 427Sec. 326. Identical to Sec. 427 ofSec. 324. Identical to Sec. 427
t to plaintiffs awarded $50,000 by the Districts Commission onof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
Rights related to Boy Scout’s policy prohibiting homosexuals from
as scout leaders.
Restrictions on the Transfer of Appropriated Funds. None of theSec. 125. Identical to Sec. 428Sec. 325. Identical to Sec. 428
nder this act may be transferred to an agency of theof P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
government except as provided in this or another
ations act.
iki/CRS-RL32510Risk Management for Settlements and Judgments. Allows any.
g/wovernment agency to pay a settlement or judgment stemming
s.or or lawsuit that does not exceed $10,000.
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Transfer of Crime Victims Compensation Funds. Transfers all
://wiki funds allocated to the city under the Victims of Violent Crime
httpsation Act of 1996 to the Crime Victims Assistance Fund.
Transfer of Fines Levied for Driving While Intoxicated orSec. 126. Identical to Sec. 430Sec. 327. Identical to Sec. 430 ofSec. 326. Identical to Sec. 430
ed. Directs the District of Columbia Courts to transfer all finesof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
r drunk driving to the general treasury of the city. Requires the
counsel to use such funds for prosecution and
ent of city traffic laws.
OLRCB Reimbursements in Labor Dispute Cases. Allows
encies to transfer funds to the Office of Labor Relations and
e Bargaining (OLRCB) for purposes of reimbursement to OLRCB
ance cases where OLRCB represented the agency.
Limitation on Attorney’s Fees in IDEA Cases. Places a $4,000Sec. 127. Identical to Sec. 432Sec. 328. Identical to Sec. 432 ofSec. 327. Identical to Sec. 432
on fees for attorneys representing the DCPS and plaintiffs in actionsof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.


er the Individuals with Disability Education Act. Prohibits
ys in IDEA actions from having a personal, monetary or legal

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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
firms that provide schools, diagnostic, or other special education
.
Attorney Certifications in IDEA Actions. Requires attorneys inSec. 128. Identical to Sec. 433Sec. 329. Identical to Sec. 433 ofSec. 328. Identical to Sec. 433
es to certify that they have provided any and all services theirof P.L. 108-199.P.L. 108-199.of P.L. 108-199.
ed under IDEA. The CFO shall require attorneys to disclose
est or relationship with any special education diagnostic service or
s to which the attorney referred the client Requires the CFO to
uarterly report to House and Senate Appropriations Committee
rneys’ fees paid in cases brought under IDEA. Directs the District’s
eral to conduct investigations to ensure accuracy of the
ns.
parable provision.See Sec. 135Sec. 330. Eliminates Water andNo comparable provision.
iki/CRS-RL32510Sewer Authority Federal
g/wAgencies Reports to Congress.
s.orEliminates certain reporting
leakrequirements by federal agencies
to Congress relating to payments
://wikito the Water and Sewer
httpAuthority. Same as Sec. 135 ofHouse bill.
parable provision.See. Sec. 136Sec. 331. Bonding RequirementSec. 329. Bonding Requirement
for Officers of the Court. for Officers of the Court.
Eliminates certain bondingEliminates certain bonding
requirements for court officers requirements for court officers
(including the court system’s (including the court system’s
fiduciary employees, Executivefiduciary employees, Executive
Officer, Fiscal Officer, RegisterOfficer, Fiscal Officer, Register
of Wills) consistent withof Wills) consistent with
requirements for federal agencies. requirements for federal
agencies.
parable provision.See Sec. 137Sec. 332. Recruitment and TravelSec. 330. Recruitment and
of Officers of the Court. IncludesTravel of Officers of the Court.
recruitment and training as aIncludes recruitment and



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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
responsibility of the Court’straining as a responsibility of the
Executive Officer. Allows CourtCourt’s Executive Officer.
personnel to take advantage ofAllows Court personnel to take
federal discounted airfares. advantage of federal discounted
airfares.
Grant Assistance to Public Charter Schools. Technical
ment to provisions governing grants to public charter school adding
ge that would limit administrative cost of providing grants during
cal year to not more than 5% of funds available for grants to the
or that fiscal year.
ental Representation in Adoption Proceedings and Guardian
. The provision would allow the District of
iki/CRS-RL32510bia to appoint and compensate an attorney to represent a parent or
g/w in an adoption proceeding who is facing termination of parental
s.orf the parent or guardian lacks the financial means of obtaining
leakte legal representation. The provision would also allow the Court to
t and compensate an attorney as a guardian to represent the best
://wikit of the child in the adoption proceedings.
httpReserve Fund Budget Increase. The provision would allow theSec. 129. Similar to Sec. 436 ofNo comparable provision.Sec. 331. Similar to Sec. 436 of
s appropriation to increase to no more than $15 million through theP.L. 108-199, but does notP.L. 108-199, but does not
reserve fund identified in the city’s Comprehensive Annualinclude language requiring a 30-include language requiring a 30-
ial Report (CAFR) as the citys fund balance. The mayor mustday advance notification of day advance notification of
e House and Senate Appropriations Committees 30 days inCongress by the mayor beforeCongress by the mayor before
any obligation or expenditure of such funds. The CFO mustreserve funds are obligated orreserve funds are obligated or
at the expenditure of funds will not have a negative impact on theexpended. expended.
ng-term financial, fiscal, and economic health. Funds may only be
r unanticipated one-time expenditures, potential deficits, debt
on, unanticipated program needs, or revenue shortfalls. Funds may
ided to agencies under court-ordered receivership.
parable provision.Sec. 130. Emergency CashSec. 333. Emergency CashSec. 332. Emergency Cash
Reserve Fund and ContingencyReserve Fund and ContingencyReserve Fund and Contingency
Reserve Fund. The provisionReserve Fund. The provisionReserve Fund. The provision
would amend the DC Codewould amend the DC Codewould amend the DC Code



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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
governing Reserve Funds. Itgoverning Reserve Funds. Itgoverning Reserve Funds. It
would require the District towould require the District towould require the District to
maintain an emergency reservemaintain an emergency reservemaintain an emergency reserve
fund equal to 2% of its operatingfund equal to 2% of its operatingfund equal to 2% of its
budget and a contingency reservebudget and a contingency reserveoperating budget and a
equal to 4% of the budget. equal to 4% of the budget. contingency reserve equal to 4%
of the budget.
parable provision.Sec. 131. Reserve FundSec. 334. Reserve FundSec. 333. Reserve Fund
Transfers. The bill would allowTransfers. The bill would allowTransfers. The bill would allow
the District to transfer fundsthe District to transfer fundsthe District to transfer funds
between the emergency cashbetween the emergency cashbetween the emergency cash
reserve fund and the contingencyreserve fund and the contingencyreserve fund and the
iki/CRS-RL32510reserve fund. It would allow theDistrict to transfer surplusreserve fund. It would allow theDistrict to transfer surplus reservecontingency reserve fund. Itwould allow the District to
g/wreserve funds to the general fund. funds to the general fund. transfer surplus reserve funds to
s.orHowever, transfers to the generalHowever, transfers to the generalthe general fund. However,
leakmay not lower the total amountmay not lower the total amounttransfers to the general may not
for reserve funds below 6% offor reserve funds below 6% of thelower the total amount for
://wikithe operating budget foroperating budget for FY2005. reserve funds below 6% of the
httpFY2005. operating budget for FY2005.
parable provision.Sec. 132. Police RetirementSec 335. Police RetirementSec 334. Police Retirement
Fund. Authorizes the paymentFund. Authorizes the payment ofFund. Authorizes the payment
of administrative expensesadministrative expensesof administrative expenses
associated with processing theassociated with processing theassociated with processing the
District’s retirement andDistrict’s retirement andDistrict’s retirement and
disability payments.disability payments.disability payments.
parable provision.Sec. 133. Charter School Fund. No comparable provision.Sec. 135. Charter School Fund.
Clarifies that appropriated fundsClarifies that appropriated funds
placed in charter school fund areplaced in charter school fund are
to be used in support of charterto be used in support of charter
schools and that any unobligatedschools and that any unobligated
funds available at the end of afunds available at the end of a
fiscal year may not be transferredfiscal year may not be
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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
parable provision.Sec. 134. CFO Authority. Sec. 337. CFO Authority. Sec. 336. CFO Authority.
Extends through September 30,Extends through September 30,Extends through September 30,
2005 the authority of the CFO2005 the authority of the CFO2005 the authority of the CFO
with respect to personnel,with respect to personnel,with respect to personnel,
procurement, and preparation ofprocurement, and preparation ofprocurement, and preparation of
fiscal impact statements.fiscal impact statements.fiscal impact statements.
parable provision.Sec. 135. Water and SewerSee Sec. 330.Sec. 137. Water and Sewer
Authority. Eliminates certainAuthority. Eliminates certain
reporting requirements byreporting requirements by
federal agencies to Congressfederal agencies to Congress
relating to payments to the Waterrelating to payments to the
and Sewer Authority.Water and Sewer Authority.
iki/CRS-RL32510parable provision.Sec. 136. Bonding RequirementSee Sec. 331.
g/wfor Officers of the Court.
s.orEliminates certain bonding
leakrequirements for court officers
(including the court system’s
://wikifiduciary employees, Executive
httpOfficer, Fiscal Officer, Registerof Wills) consistent with
requirements for federal
agencies.
parable provision.Sec. 137. Recruitment andSee Sec. 332.
Travel of Officers of the Court.
Includes recruitment and training
as a responsibility of the Court’s
Executive Officer. Allows
Court personnel to take
advantage of federal discounted
airfares.
parable provision.Sec. 138. Annual Budget of theSec. 336. Annual Budget of theSec. 338. Annual Budget of the
Office of the Inspector General. Office of the Inspector General. Office of the Inspector General.
States that annual budget for theStates that annual budget for theStates that annual budget for the



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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
Office of the Inspector GeneralOffice of the Inspector GeneralOffice of the Inspector General
shall be prepared by theshall be prepared by the Inspectorshall be prepared by the
Inspector General and submittedGeneral and submitted to theInspector General and submitted
to the Mayor of the District. Mayor of the District. to the Mayor of the District.
parable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 338. Incentives for theSec. 339. Incentives for the
Adoption of Children. EstablishedAdoption of Children.
a scholarship fund for children ofEstablished a scholarship fund
adoptive parents and childrenfor children of adoptive parents
without parents due to terroristand children without parents due
attacks of 9/11/01.to terrorist attacks of 9/11/01.
parable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 339. Public Charter SchoolSec. 340. Public Charter School
Financing. Allows the Office ofFinancing. Amendment
iki/CRS-RL32510Public Charter School Financingincluded in P.L. 108-447
g/wand Support to use federal creditclarifies the language of the
s.orenhancement or direct loan fundsoriginal Sec. 340(a) of P.L. 108-
leakto provide lease guarantees for335. The provision amends Sec.
charter schools. 603(e)(3)(E) of the Student
://wikiLoan Marketing Association
httpReorganization Act (20 USC1155(e)(3)(E)) by adding a new
subclause (IV) allowing public
charter schools to obtain lease
guarantees in accordance with
rules developed by the District
of Columbia Office of Public
Charter School Financing.
Allows the Office of Public
Charter School Financing and
Support to use federal credit
enhancement or direct loan
funds to provide lease
guarantees for charter schools.
parable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 340. Public Charter SchoolSec. 341. Public Charter
Development. Amends the DCSchool Development. Amends



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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
School Reform Act of 1995 tothe DC School Reform Act of
encourage public schools and1995 to encourage public
independent schools to convert toschools and independent schools
charter schools.to convert to charter schools.
parable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 341. Teacher Transition andSec. 342. Teacher Transition
Charter Schools. Allows for a 1-and Charter Schools. Allows
year transition period, and allowsfor a 1-year transition period,
public schools that covert toand allows public schools that
charter schools to retaincovert to charter schools to
occupancy of the facility afterretain occupancy of the facility
converting to a charter school. after converting to a charter
Gives to charter schoolsschool. Gives to charter schools
iki/CRS-RL32510preference in the acquisition ofsurplus school facilities. Allowsthe right of first offer in theacquisition of surplus school
g/wfor a 25 year lease period for cityfacilities. Allows for a 25 year
s.orowned property leased to charterlease period for city owned
leakschools.property leased to charter
sc ho o l s.
://wiki
httpparable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 342. Annual Report toCongress on Charter Schools.Sec. 343. Annual Report toCongress on Charter Schools.
Outlines the duties andOutlines the duties and
responsibilities of charteringresponsibilities of chartering
authority’s to include an annualauthority’s to include an annual
report to Congress. report to Congress.
parable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 343. Park Service Lease toSec. 344. Park Service Lease to
District of Columbia. WouldDistrict of Columbia. Would
allow the Department of Interiorallow the Department of Interior
to lease to the District Nationalto lease to the District National
Park Service land in AnacostiaPark Service land in Anacostia
Park. Outlines the conditions ofPark. Outlines the conditions
the lease agreement. of the lease agreement.
parable provision.No comparable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 345. Chicago Sanitary and
Ship Canal Dispersal Barrier.



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P.L. 108-199House Version of H.R. 4850Senate Version of H.R. 4850Enacted P.L. 108-335
Authorizes a revised federal
appropriation of $6.825 million
for a the project, $2.275 in non-
federal cost and a total cost of
$9.1 million.
parable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 344. Biennial Evaluation ofSec. 346. Biennial Evaluation
Charter Schools. Calls for aof Charter Schools. Calls for a
biennial evaluation by GAO ofbiennial evaluation by GAO of
charter schools. Identifies nine charter schools. Identifies nine
evaluation criteria. First interimevaluation criteria. First interim
report to be submitted toreport to be submitted to
Congress, the Mayor, the CouncilCongress, the Mayor, the
iki/CRS-RL32510and the CFO by May 1, 2005. Council and the CFO by May 1,2005.
g/w
s.orparable provision.No comparable provision.Sec. 345 Charter School BoardSec. 347. Charter School Board
leakOperations. Requires the CharterOperations. Requires the
School Board to maintain itsCharter School Board to
://wikiaccounts according to Generallymaintain its accounts according
httpAccepted Accounting Principlesfor Not-for-Profit Organizations. to Generally AcceptedAccounting Principles for Not-
The Board must contract for anfor-Profit Organizations. The
audit of the financial statement ofBoard must contract for an audit
the Board by an independentof the financial statement of the
certified public accountant.Board by an independent
certified public accountant.
Congressional Research Service.
isions included in P.L. 108-199, but not included in House, Senate, or conference versions of H.R. 4850, are highlighted in gray.



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Table 2. H.R. 4850 General Provisions by Selected Classification: House, Senate, and Conference Versions
Budget and Fiscal Controls
House version Senate version Enacted, P.L. 108-335
Prohibition Against Deficit Spending.Sec. 301. Prohibition Against Deficit Spending. Sec. 301. Prohibition Against Deficit Spending.
Payment of Travel and Dues RelatedSec. 302. Payment of Travel and Dues RelatedSec. 302. Payment of Travel and Dues Related
.Expenses. Expenses.
Payment of Judgments.Sec. 303. Payment of Judgments.Sec. 303. Payment of Judgments.
iki/CRS-RL32510Prohibition Against the Carryover ofSec. 304. Prohibition Against the Carryover ofSec. 304. Prohibition Against the Carryover of
g/wAppropriated Funds.Appropriated Funds.
s.or
leakProhibition on the Reprogramming ofSec. 305. Congressional Inspection of PersonnelSec. 306. Prohibition on the Reprogramming of
Records.Funds
://wiki
httpLimitation on the Use of AppropriatedSec. 308. Prohibition on the Reprogramming ofSec. 307. Limitation on the Use of Appropriated
.Funds. Funds
City Council and Congressional Review ofSec. 309. Limitation on the Use of AppropriatedSec. 309. Limitation on the Use of Appropriated
Funds. Funds.
Sole Source Contracts.Sec. 311. City Council and Congressional Review ofSec. 310. Sole Source Contracts.
Revised Revenue Estimates
Acceptance of Grant Funds Not Included inSec. 312. Sole Source Contracts.Sec. 314. Acceptance of Grant Funds Not Included in
Ceiling.
Inspector General Audits. Sec. 316. Acceptance of Grant Funds Not Included inSec. 316. Inspector General Audits.
Ceiling.
CFO Certifications.Sec. 318. Inspector General Audits.Sec. 319. CFO Certifications



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Budget and Fiscal Controls
House version Senate version Enacted, P.L. 108-335
Revised Operating Budget Submission.Sec. 321. CFO CertificationsSec 323. Revised Operating Budget Submission
Restrictions on the Transfer ofSec 325. Revised Operating Budget SubmissionSec. 325. Restrictions on the Transfer of
.Appropriated Funds.
Limitation on Attorney’s fees in IDEASec. 327. Restrictions on the Transfer ofSec. 327. Limitation on Attorney’s Fees in IDEA
Appropriated Funds.Cases.
Reserve Fund Budget IncreaseSec. 328. Limitation on Attorney’s Fees in IDEASec. 331. Reserve Fund Budget Increase
Cases.
iki/CRS-RL32510
g/wEmergency Cash Reserve Fund andSec. 333. Emergency Cash Reserve Fund andSec. 332. Emergency Cash Reserve Fund and
s.orContingency Reserve Fund.Contingency Reserve Fund.
leakReserve Fund Transfers. Sec. 334. Reserve Fund Transfers. Sec. 333. Reserve Fund Transfers.
://wikiPolice Retirement Fund. Sec. 335. Police Retirement Fund. Sec. 334. Police Retirement Fund.
http
Charter School Fund. Sec. 336. Annual Budget of the Office of theSec. 335. Charter School Fund
Inspector General.
CFO Authority.Sec. 337. CFO Authority. Sec. 336. CFO Authority
Bonding Requirement for Officers of theSec. 339. Public Charter School FinancingSec. 338. Annual Budget of the Office of the
Inspector General.
Recruitment and Travel of Officers of theSec. 332. Recruitment and Travel of Officers of theSec. 340. Public Charter School Financing


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Administrative Controls
House versionSenate version Enacted
P.L. 108-335
Merit Personnel Act Responsibility of the Sec 310. Merit Personnel Act Responsibility of theSec 308. Merit Personnel Act Responsibility of the
MayorMayor
.Sec. 317. Limits on the Use of City Vehicles.Sec. 315. Limits on the Use of City Vehicles
Transfer of Fines Levied for Driving WhileSec. 329. Certifications by Attorneys in IDEASec. 326. Transfer of Fines Levied for Driving While
.Actions.Intoxicated or Impaired.
Certifications by Attorneys in IDEA Sec. 327. Transfer of Fines Levied for Driving WhileSec. 328. Certifications by Attorneys in IDEA
iki/CRS-RL32510.Intoxicated or Impaired.Actions.
g/wCFO Authority.Sec. 331. Eliminates Bonding Requirement forSec. 329. Eliminates Bonding Requirement for
s.orCertain Officers of the CourtCertain Officers of the Court
leak
Water and Sewer Authority.Sec. 332. Recruitment and Travel of Officers of theSec. 330. Recruitment and Travel of Officers of the
://wiki Court. Court.
http
Sec. 343. National Park Service lease of public landSec. 137. Water and Sewer Authority.
to the District of Columbia
Sec. 344. National Park Service lease of public land
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Congressional Oversight and Reporting
House versionSenate version Enacted
P.L. 108-335
Prohibition on the Reprogramming ofSec. 305. Congressional Inspection of PersonnelSec. 306. Prohibition on the Reprogramming of
Funds may not be reprogrammed in order toRecords. The personnel records of all personsFunds Prohibits the transfer and reprogramming of
e allocations specifically denied,employed by the District government may be madefunds in excess of $1 million without first notifying
Congress. Funds may beavailable for inspection by House and SenateCongress no later than 15 days in advance of the
rammed after congressional review by Houseauthorization and appropriations subcommittees.transfer.
mittees. Committees
riting 30 days in advance of
ramming.
iki/CRS-RL32510
g/w City Council and Congressional Review ofSec. 308. Prohibition on the Reprogramming ofSec. 309. City Council and Congressional Review of
s.or. Requires the mayor toFunds Prohibits the transfer and reprogramming ofRevised Revenue Estimates. Requires the mayor to
leak council revised revenue estimatesfunds in excess of $1 million without first notifyingsubmit to the city council revised revenue estimates
sCongress no later than 15 days in advance of thefor the first quarter of FY2005 not later than 30 days
://wikitransfer. after the first quarter of FY2006.
http
Acceptance of Grant Funds Not Included inSec. 311. City Council and Congressional Review ofSec. 314. Acceptance of Grant Funds Not Included in
Requires the CFO to submit to the cityRevised Revenue Estimates. Requires the mayor toCeiling Requires the CFO to submit to the city
submit to the city council revised revenue estimatescouncil and House and Senate Appropriations
ittees detailed reports regarding all federal andfor the first quarter of FY2005 not later than 30 daysCommittees detailed quarterly reports within 15 days
rants approved under this section.after the first quarter of FY2006.after each quarter regarding all federal and private
grants approved under this section.
Agencies CFO Certifications and Reports. Sec. 316. Acceptance of Grant Funds Not IncludedSec. 322. Budget-linked Quality of Life Factors.
it quarterly report toin Ceiling Requires the CFO to submit to the cityDirects the mayor to submit quarterly reports to
reports required to be submitted bycouncil and House and Senate AppropriationsHouse and Senate appropriation and oversight
CFOs Committees detailed quarterly reports within 15 dayscommittees on quality of life factors identified in the
after each quarter regarding all federal and privatesection.


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Congressional Oversight and Reporting
House versionSenate version Enacted
P.L. 108-335
Budget-linked Quality of Life Factors.Sec. 321. Agencies CFO Certifications and Reports. Sec. 328. Attorney Certifications in IDEA Actions
ayor to submit quarterly reports to Requires the CFO to submit quarterly report toRequires the CFO to prepare a quarterly report to
ersightCongress listing reports required to be submitted byHouse and Senate Appropriations Committees on
ittees on quality of life factors identified in theagency CFOs attorney’s fees paid in cases under IDEA
Revised Operating Budget Submission. Sec. 324. Budget-linked Quality of Life Factors.Sec. 331. Reserve Funds. The mayor must notify
FO to submit to the appropriateDirects the mayor to submit quarterly reports toand receive the approval of the House and Senate
iki/CRS-RL32510ittees of Congress, the mayor, and the cityHouse and Senate appropriation and oversightAppropriations Committees in advance of any
g/wised operating budget not later than 30committees on quality of life factors identified in theobligation or expenditure of reserve funds.
s.orent of this act.section.
leak
Attorney Certifications in IDEA ActionsSec. 329. Attorney Certifications in IDEA ActionsSec. 343. Annual Report to Congress on Charter
://wiki report toRequires the CFO to prepare a quarterly report toSchools. Outlines the duties and responsibilities of
httpmittees onHouse and Senate Appropriations Committees onchartering authority’s to include an annual report to
’s fees paid in cases under IDEA.attorney’s fees paid in cases under IDEACongress
Reserve Funds. The mayor must notify andSec. 330. Eliminates Water and Sewer AuthoritySec. 346. Biennial Evaluation of Charter Schools.
e the approval of the House and SenateFederal Agencies Reports to Congress. EliminatesCalls for a biennial evaluation by GAO of charter
mittees in advance of anycertain reporting requirements by federal agencies toschools. Identifies nine evaluation criteria. First
e funds. Congress relating to payments to the Water andinterim report to be submitted to Congress, the
Sewer Authority.Mayor, the Council and the CFO by May 1, 2005.
Eliminates Water and SewerSec. 342. Annual Report to Congress on Charter
Schools. Outlines the duties and responsibilities of
requirements by federalchartering authority’s to include an annual report to
ongress relating to payments to theCongress.


.

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Congressional Oversight and Reporting
House versionSenate version Enacted
P.L. 108-335
Sec. 344. Biennial Evaluation of Charter Schools.
Calls for a biennial evaluation by GAO of charter
schools. Identifies nine evaluation criteria. First
interim report to be submitted to Congress, the
Mayor, the Council and the CFO by May 1, 2005.
Congressionally Imposed Restrictions (Social Riders)
iki/CRS-RL32510House versionSenate version Enacted
g/w P.L. 108-335
s.or
leakRestrictions on Funding of AbortionSec. 313. Restrictions on Funding of AbortionSec. 312. Restrictions on Funding of Abortion
://wiki Services. Services
httpHealth Care Benefits Expansion Act. Sec. 314. Health Care Benefits Expansion Act.Sec. 313. Health Care Benefits Expansion Act
Needle Exchange Program.Sec. 320. Needle Exchange Program.Sec. 318 Needle Exchange Program
Prohibition on the Implementation ofSec. 322. Prohibition on the Implementation ofSec. 320. Prohibition on the Implementation of
.Medical Marijuana Initiative.Medical Marijuana Initiative.
Conscience Clause CoveringSec. 323. Conscience Clause Covering ContraceptiveSec. 321. Conscience Clause Covering Contraceptive
Coverage in Private Health Plans. Coverage in Private Health Plans.
Boy Scouts. Prohibits the payment ofSec. 326. Boy Scouts. Prohibits the payment ofSec. 324. Boy Scouts. Prohibits the payment of
er Boy Scouts policy excludingaward to plaintiffs over Boy Scouts policy excludingaward to plaintiffs over Boy Scouts policy excluding
serving as scout leaders. homosexuals from serving as scout leaders. homosexuals from serving as scout leaders.



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Limits on Advocacy of Congressional Voting Representation
House versionSenate version Enacted
P.L. 108-335
Prohibition on the Use of Funds forSec. 306. Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds forSec. 305. Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds for
. Lobbying. Lobbying.
Sec. 307. Prohibition on the Use of Federal FundsSec. 311. Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds for
for Advocacy Activities of Local Officials. Statehood Lobbying.
Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds forSec. 313. Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds forSec. 317. Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds by
Statehood Lobbying. Corporation Counsel to Review of Private Lawsuits
Seeking Congressional Voting Representation in
iki/CRS-RL32510 Congress.
g/wVoting Representation Cost ProhibitionSec. 319. Prohibits the Use of Federal Funds by
s.orew of Private Lawsuits.Corporation Counsel to Review of Private Lawsuits
leakSeeking Congressional Voting Representation in
://wiki Congress.
http
Education-Related Provisions
House versionSenate version Enacted
P.L. 108-335
Charter School Fund. Sec. 338. Incentives for the Adoption of Children. Sec. 339. Incentives for the Adoption of Children.
Establishment of scholarship fund for children ofEstablishment of scholarship fund for children of
adoption and children of 9/11 victims.adoption and children of 9/11 victims.
Sec. 339. Public Charter School FinancingSec. 340. Public Charter School Financing
Sec. 340. Public Charter School Development. Sec. 341. Public Charter School Development.
Section 341 Teacher Transition and Charter Schools.Section 342 Teacher Transition and Charter Schools.



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Education-Related Provisions
House versionSenate version Enacted
P.L. 108-335
Sec. 342. Annual Report to Congress on CharterSec. 343. Annual Report to Congress on Charter
Schools. Schools.
Sec. 344. Biennial Evaluation of Charter Schools.Sec. 346. Biennial Evaluation of Charter Schools
Sec. 345 Charter School Board Operations. Sec. 347 Charter School Board Operations
Unrelated Provision
iki/CRS-RL32510Sec. 345. Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal DispersalBarrier. Authorizes a revised federal appropriation of
g/w$6.825 million for a the project, $2.275 in non-federal cost
s.orand a total cost of $9.1 million.
leak
://wiki Congressional Research Service.


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