United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR 989 — To exempt certain Department of Defense civilian positions from any furlough as a result of a lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill exempts Department of Defense (DOD) civilian positions with salaries paid out of a working-capital fund from any furlough order issued as a result of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for DOD.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 538 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (8)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 989 do?
This bill exempts Department of Defense (DOD) civilian positions with salaries paid out of a working-capital fund from any furlough order issued as a result of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for DOD.
Who sponsors HR 989?
HR 989 is sponsored by Cole, Tom (Republican), Bishop, Rob (Republican), Bustos, Cheri (Democratic), Kilmer, Derek (Democratic), Jones, Walter B., Jr. (Republican), Marino, Tom (Republican), Cook, Paul (Republican), Ratcliffe, John (Republican), and Scott, Austin (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 989?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 989?
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