To provide for interim appropriations for the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts with respect to any fiscal year for which appropriations are not otherwise provided for the commissions.
Summary
H.R. 5719 provides interim appropriations for the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts in the event that regular appropriations are not enacted for a fiscal year. This ensures these commissions can continue operating at the previous fiscal year's rate. The bill applies to fiscal years beginning with 2025.
Expected Effects
The bill aims to prevent disruptions in the operations of the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts. It allows them to continue functioning even if Congress has not yet passed their regular appropriations. Subsequent appropriations would then supersede the interim funding.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures continued operation of the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts.
- Prevents disruption of services and projects managed by these commissions.
- Provides financial stability during periods of budgetary uncertainty.
- Allows for consistent planning and development in the National Capital region.
- Maintains the aesthetic and functional integrity of federal buildings and spaces.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May lead to inefficient spending if the previous fiscal year's budget was not optimal.
- Could reduce the incentive for Congress to pass timely appropriations bills.
- Might create budgetary complexities with the need to reconcile interim and regular appropriations.
- Potential for funds to be misallocated if priorities shift between fiscal years.
- Could perpetuate outdated projects or initiatives if interim funding continues them without review.
Constitutional Alignment
This bill aligns with the constitutional power of Congress to appropriate funds, as outlined in Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, which states that "No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law." The bill provides a mechanism for interim appropriations, which is within Congress's purview. It does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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