2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2022. In March 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res
973) that would provide for House floor consideration of the legislative
vehicle (HR 2471) for the fiscal 2022 omnibus appropriations package,
[...] For consideration of HR 2471, the rule would specifically
provide for a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill, with
a further House amendment, debatable for up to one hour, and provide for
a division of the question on passage of the bill. Under the divided
question, one vote would be on divisions B, C, F, X, Z and titles two
and three of division N, consisting of defense-related provisions
including three of the 12 fiscal 2022 annual appropriations bills. The
other vote would be on the remainder of the bill." The vote was on the
adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 218-204.
[House Vote 64, 3/9/22;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2471;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
973]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2022. In March 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule
(H Res 973) that would provide for House floor consideration of the
legislative vehicle (HR 2471) for the fiscal 2022 omnibus appropriations
package, [...] For consideration of HR 2471, the rule would
specifically provide for a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to
the bill, with a further House amendment, debatable for up to one hour,
and provide for a division of the question on passage of the bill. Under
the divided question, one vote would be on divisions B, C, F, X, Z and
titles two and three of division N, consisting of defense-related
provisions including three of the 12 fiscal 2022 annual appropriations
bills. The other vote would be on the remainder of the bill." The vote
was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the
motion by a vote of 219-199. [House Vote 63,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2471;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
973]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Extension Of
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022. In March 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the
rule (H Res 973) that would provide for House floor consideration of
[...] the fiscal 2022 four-day continuing resolution extension (H J
Res 75)." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted
the rule by a vote of 218-204. [House Vote 64,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.J.Res.
75;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
973]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Extension Of
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022. In March 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order
the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment)
on the rule (H Res 973) that would provide for House floor consideration
of [...] the fiscal 2022 four-day continuing resolution extension (H J
Res 75)." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The
House agreed to the motion by a vote of 219-199. [House Vote 63,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22;
Congressional Actions, H.J.Res.
75;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
973]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Funding The Federal
Government Through February 18, 2021, Providing Assistance To Afghan
Evacuees And Unoccupied Minors, And Extending Certain Programs And
Authorities. In December 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against the motion to table, thus kill, the "motion to
reconsider the vote by which the fiscal 2022 further continuing
resolution (HR 6119) was passed, 221-212." The vote was on a motion to
table. The House agreed to the motion, thus killed the motion to
reconsider, by a vote of 217-209. [House Vote 400,
12/2/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/2/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6119]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Funding The Federal Government Through
February 18, 2021 At FY 2021 Levels. In December 2021, Fitzpatrick
voted against the Further Extending Government Funding Act which would,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "provide funding for federal
government operations and services through Feb. 18, 2022, at fiscal 2021
levels." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
221-212, sent to the Senate and President, and ultimately became law.
[House Vote 399,
12/2/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/2/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6119]
The Senate Passed A Short-Term Funding Bill That Would Fund The
Federal Government Through Mid-February 2022 And Prevent A
Government Shutdown Of Federal Agencies After Surpassing A Partisan
Hurdle Over Vaccine Mandates In The Senate. According to The
Guardian, "A bill to fund the US government through mid-February
gained the support of enough members of the Senate late on Thursday
to win passage and prevent a partial shutdown of federal agencies at
the end of this week after leaders defused a partisan standoff over
federal vaccine mandates." [The Guardian,
12/3/21]
The Short-Term Appropriations Bill Would Fund The Federal
Government For The Next Two And A Half Months, Until Mid-February
2022. According to The Guardian, "The measure, which was approved
by lawmakers in the House earlier in the day, will keep the federal
government funded for the next two and a half months." [The
Guardian,
12/3/21]
The Measure Would Fund The Federal Government For 11 Weeks At
Current Spending Levels, And Would Provide An Additional $7 Billion
To Support Afghan Evacuees. According to The Guardian, "Earlier
Thursday, congressional leaders announced they had finally reached
an agreement to keep the government running for 11 more weeks,
generally at current spending levels, while adding $7bn to aid
Afghanistan evacuees." [The Guardian,
12/3/21]
The Stopgap Bill Put "Agencies On Autopilot," Maintaining Spending
At Current Levels And Prohibiting New Contracts, Except For The New
Sending To Support Afghan Evacuees. According to Bloomberg, "The
extension passed on Thursday puts agencies on autopilot, freezing in
place program funding levels and forbidding new contracts, with few
exceptions, one of which being $7 billion in funding to aid Afghan
evacuees." [Bloomberg,
12/2/21]
The Measure Did Not Include Provisions To Address The Cuts To
Medicare And Other Programs Slated For January 2022. According to
Bloomberg, "The stopgap does not address automatic cuts to Medicare
and other programs slated for January under the so-called Paygo law,
despite Democratic efforts to include the provision." [Bloomberg,
12/2/21]
The Stopgap Bill Did Not "Waive Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Rules"
That May Potentially Lead To Spending Cuts In January, Including
Cutting 4% From Medicare Reimbursements, Reducing Farm Subsidies And
Eliminating Several Small Programs. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "The temporary measure would not waive statutory
pay-as-you-go rules that could lead to deep spending cuts starting
in January --- slicing 4 percent from Medicare reimbursements,
slashing farm subsidies and wiping out dozens of smaller programs."
[Congressional Quarterly,
12/2/21]
The Deadline For Mid-February 2022 Was Later Than What Democratic
Leadership Wished For, But The Extension Would Grant The Senate Time
To Pass Full FY 2022 Appropriations Bills Or An Additional
Continuing Resolution. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The
temporary funding measure (HR 6119) would give Congress through Feb.
18, 2022, to pass fiscal 2022 spending bills or another continuing
resolution if an agreement isn't reached. That date, which is the
result of negotiations with Republicans, is later than Democratic
leaders had wanted." [Congressional Quarterly,
12/2/21]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Extending Several Expiring Programs
And Authorities, Including The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families
Program, The National Flood Insurance Program, The Appointment Of
Personnel To National Disaster Medical System Positions, The
Classification Of Fentanyl Substances As Schedule I, And Increasing
Federal Medical Assistance For U.S. Territories. In December 2021,
Fitzpatrick voted against the Further Extending Government Funding Act
which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "extend for the
duration of the continuing resolution a number of expiring programs and
authorities previously extended by a prior continuing resolution (PL
117-43 / HR 4350), including the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
program and the National Flood Insurance Program; HHS authority to
appoint personnel to National Disaster Medical System positions to
respond to public health emergencies; the emergency classification of
fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances; and the
increased federal medical assistance percentage for U.S. territories,
offset by a reduction of $13 million for the Medicare Improvement
Fund." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
221-212, sent to the Senate and President, and ultimately became law.
[House Vote 399,
12/2/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/2/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6119]
Policymakers Searched For Ways To Restrict The Use Of Fentanyl Due
To The Rise Of Overdoses To Over 100,000 In The Last Year With
Deaths Rising During The Pandemic. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Lawmakers expressed continuing concerns Thursday about
how to restrict the use of the potent opioid fentanyl, as the number
of overdose deaths has risen to over 100,000 in a 12-month period.
The number of drug overdose deaths skyrocketed during the COVID-19
pandemic, in large part due to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is
cheap to produce and much stronger than many other opioids."
[Congressional Quarterly,
12/2/21]
Through February 18, 2022, The Stopgap Bill "Would Extend Medicaid
Matching Rates For U.S. Territories." According to Congressional
Quarterly, "it would extend higher Medicaid matching rates for U.S.
territories through Feb. 18." [Congressional Quarterly,
12/2/21]
The Measure Would Halt Funding For NASA For The James Webb Space
Telescope, Which Was Scheduled To Launch On December 22, 2021.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "The stopgap bill also would:
Repeal a provision in the fiscal 2021 omnibus spending law (PL
116-260) that would block NASA funding for the James Webb Space
Telescope, currently scheduled to launch on Dec. 22."
[Congressional Quarterly,
12/2/21]
The Measure Would "Extend A Pay Freeze For The Vice President" And
Other Senior Executives For An Additional Year. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "The stopgap bill also would: Extend a pay
freeze for the vice president and other senior executive branch
officials for another year." [Congressional Quarterly,
12/2/21]
The Measure Extend An Exemption From The Antideficiency Act Rules
To Continue Providing "Broadband Funds To Schools, Libraries,
Hospitals And Rural Areas." According to Congressional Quarterly,
"The stopgap bill also would: Extend an exemption from
Antideficiency Act rules for the Federal Communications Commission's
Universal Service Fund to continue to provide broadband funds to
schools, libraries, hospitals and rural areas." [Congressional
Quarterly, 12/2/21]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Extending A Waiver Expanding
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility To Living Facility
Residents Through December 31, 2021 And Increasing By $100 Million The
Annual Funding For Emergency Foreign Military Assistance. In December
2021, Fitzpatrick voted against the Further Extending Government Funding
Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "extend through
Dec. 31, 2021, a waiver making supportive living facility residents
eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and
increase from $100 million to $200 million annual funding the
president may direct for immediate foreign military assistance to
respond to an unforeseen emergency." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 221-212, sent to the Senate and President,
and ultimately became law. [House Vote 399,
12/2/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/2/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6119]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The FY 2022 Further
Continuing Resolution. In December 2021, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the "motion to recommit the fiscal 2022
further continuing resolution to the House Appropriations Committee."
The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a
vote of 211-219. [House Vote 398,
12/2/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/2/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6119]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide FY 2022 Appropriations To Federal
Agencies Through December 3rd, 2021, Which Would Prevent A Government
Shutdown When FY 2022 Begins, And To Provide Emergency Funds For Natural
Disaster Relief And Afghan Evacuee Aid. In September 2021, Fitzpatrick
voted for a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the Extending
Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 which
would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "provide funding for
federal government operations and services through Dec. 3, 2021, at
fiscal 2021 levels and provide emergency funding for natural disaster
relief and Afghan evacuee assistance." The vote was on a motion to
concur in the Senate amendment. The House agreed to the motion by a vote
of 254-175 and sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 311,
9/30/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/30/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5305]
The Final Version Of The Short --Term Appropriations Package Did
Not Include A Provision To Suspend The Debt Ceiling After Being
Stripped Down In The Senate. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"The Senate vote on the stopgap measure earlier Thursday was 65-35,
topping a 60-vote threshold party leaders agreed to. All the 'no'
votes came from Republicans, but passage wasn't really in doubt
after Democratic leaders agreed to drop language in the original
House-passed version that would have suspended the debt ceiling
through the midterm elections next year." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/30/21]
Before Sending The Package To The House To Concur, The Senate
Rejected Republican Amendments That Would Have Changed Afghan
Evacuee Assistance Provisions, Prohibited Vaccine Mandates For
Private Businesses, And Postponed Lawmakers' Paychecks Until
Congress Were To Pass A Budget Resolution And All 12 Appropriations
Bills. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Before approving the
stopgap spending bill, senators rejected three Republican amendments
that would have changed provisions in the legislation addressing
Afghan resettlement, barred a vaccine mandate for private businesses
and prevented lawmakers from being paid until Congress adopts a
budget resolution and clears all dozen of the annual appropriations
bills." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/30/21]
The Stopgap Funding Measure Would Maintain Spending Levels For
Defense And Non-Defense Programs At FY 2021 Levels, Which Would Buy
Congress Until December 3rd, 2021 To Negotiate On Broader Funding
Bills Or Pass Another Short-Term Appropriations Package. According
to Politico, "The continuing resolution would keep spending levels
static for both the military and non-defense programs, buying
Congress until Dec. 3 to either work out a broader deal on new
funding totals or yet another temporary patch." [Politico,
9/30/21]
Many Senate Republicans Disagreed With Provisions Of The Measure
That Would Grant Afghan Evacuees REAL IDs, And Senator Cotton
Attempted To Strike The Provision. According to Politico, "Many
Senate Republicans have taken issue with language in the funding
bill that would grant Afghan refugees REAL IDs, the federally
recognized identification cards Congress mandated after the Sept.
11, 2001, terrorist attacks to ramp up the security of ID checks at
airports and federal facilities. So the Senate voted on an amendment
by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas that would have nixed that ID
eligibility." [Politico,
9/30/21]
The Bill Authorized Higher Spending For Certain Programs,
Including $2.5 Billion For Health And Human Services To Support
Services For Unaccompanied Minors Who Cross The Border, $250
Million For U.S. Citizenship And Immigration Services For Processing
Applications And Supporting The Refugee Program, And Increased Funds
For WIC, White House COVID Activities, And The National Suicide
Hotline. According to Congressional Quarterly, "provide additional
appropriations or higher spending rates for certain programs,
including $2.5 billion for Health and Human Services Department
refugee assistance to support services for unaccompanied minors who
have crossed the U.S. border; $250 million for U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services for application processing and refugee program
support; increased amounts for cash-value vouchers under the
supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children
(WIC); and increased spending for White House COVID-19 activities
and the national suicide hotline." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/30/21]
The Legislation Would Seek To Care And Shelter Undocumented
Migrant Children Who Cross The Border Unaccompanied As They Wait For
The Government To Review Their Stays By Providing $2.5 Billion.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "Another $2.5 billion goes
toward care and shelter for undocumented migrant children who
crossed the border alone while the government reviews their status."
[Congressional Quarterly,
9/30/21]
The Bill Extended Several Expiring Programs, Including The
Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Program, The National Flood
Insurance Program, The Increased Federal Medical Assistance For U.S.
Territories, And The Appointment Of Personnel To The National
Disaster Medical System. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"extend for the duration of the continuing resolution a number of
expiring programs and authorities, including the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families program and the National Flood
Insurance Program; the increased federal medical assistance
percentage for U.S. territories, offset by a reduction of $96
million for the Medicare Improvement Fund; and HHS authority to
appoint personnel to National Disaster Medical System positions to
respond to public health emergencies." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/30/21]
The Bill Extended The Emergency Classification Of Fentanyl-Related
Substances As Schedule I Controlled Substances Through January 28,
2022. According to Congressional Quarterly, "extend through Jan.
28, 2022, the emergency classification of fentanyl-related
substances as schedule I controlled substances." [Congressional
Quarterly, 9/30/21]
The Bill Extended Agriculture Department Authority To Grant Child
Nutrition Waivers Through June 30, 2022. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "extend through June 30, 2022, Agriculture
Department authority to provide child nutrition waivers as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/30/21]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Funding Federal Agencies Through
December 3rd, 2021, Against Providing Emergency Funds For Natural
Disaster Relief And Afghan Evacuee Aid, And Against Suspending The
Public Debt Limit Through December 16, 2022,. In September 2021,
Fitzpatrick voted against the Extending Government Funding and
Delivering Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "provide funding for federal government
operations and services through Dec. 3, 2021, at fiscal 2021 levels;
provide emergency funding for natural disaster relief and Afghan evacuee
assistance; and suspend the statutory limit on federal debt through Dec.
16, 2022. It would provide $28.6 billion in supplemental appropriations
for natural disaster relief, including $10 billion for the Agriculture
Department to cover agricultural losses; $5.7 billion for Army Corps of
Engineers flood and storm damage response; $5 billion for
disaster-related community development block grants; $2.6 billion to
reimburse states and territories for damage to roads and bridges; $1.36
billion for the Forest Service and $636 million for the Interior
Department, including for wildfire response; $1.2 billion for Small
Business Administration disaster loans; $895 million for Navy and Air
Force facility repairs; $345 million for the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, including $200 million for fishery disaster
response; and $22 million for the National Institute of Standards and
Technology to investigate building collapses. It would provide $6.3
billion in supplemental appropriations to support Afghan evacuees,
including $2.2 billion for Defense Department assistance to Afghans
under the special immigrant visa program and on U.S. military
installations; $1.7 billion for Health and Human Services Department
resettlement and support services for Afghan arrivals and refugees; and
$1.8 billion for the State Department, including $277 million for
evacuation and related services, $1.1 billion for resettlement and
support services for Afghans in the United States, and $415 million for
migration and refugee assistance. The bill would also provide additional
appropriations or higher spending rates for certain programs, including
$2.5 billion for Health and Human Services Department refugee
assistance to support services for unaccompanied minors who have crossed
the U.S. border; $250 million for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services for application processing and refugee program support;
increased amounts for cash-value vouchers under the supplemental
nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC); and increased
spending for White House COVID-19 activities and the national suicide
hotline. It would extend for the duration of the continuing resolution a
number of expiring programs and authorities, including the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families program and the National Flood Insurance
Program; the increased federal medical assistance percentage for U.S.
territories, offset by a reduction of $96 million for the Medicare
Improvement Fund; and HHS authority to appoint personnel to National
Disaster Medical System positions to respond to public health
emergencies. It also would extend through Jan. 28, 2022, the emergency
classification of fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled
substances and extend through June 30, 2022, Agriculture Department
authority to provide child nutrition waivers as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote
of 220-211. [House Vote 267,
9/21/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/21/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5305]
The Measure Would Prevent A Partial Government Shutdown On
September 30th, 2021, Provide $35 Billion To Help With The
Relocation Of Afghan Refugees And Address Natural Disasters, And
Would Maintain The Government Open Through December 3rd, 2021.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "The temporary funding
measure, which is needed to avert a partial government shutdown once
fiscal 2021 funding expires on Sept. 30, also would provide nearly
$35 billion to address natural disasters and help relocate Afghan
refugees. It would keep the government open through Dec. 3."
[Congressional Quarterly,
9/21/21]
The Measure Would Provide Funding To Address "Drought, Fires And
Hurricanes That Happened In 2019, 2020, And 2021. " According to
Congressional Quarterly, "With nearly half the contiguous United
States in drought, wildfires choking air in Western states and
cleanup still ongoing from Hurricane Ida, the bill proposes funding
across a slew of agencies and departments to respond to drought,
fires and hurricanes that happened in 2019, 2020 and 2021."
[Congressional Quarterly,
9/22/21]
The Measure Would Provide Funding For Future Natural Disasters And
Intensified Climate Change Impacts, Such As Severe Flooding And
Rising Sea Levels. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The
legislation also provides funding to brace against the impacts of
future storms, such as hurricanes and typhoons, which climate change
has made stronger by making storm surge flooding more powerful and
storms wetter overall. As oceans acidify and sea levels rise due to
human-fueled climate change, storm systems gather up more water to
dump." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/22/21]
Secretary Yellen And Private Forecasters Have Warned That The
Treasury Department Could Run Out Of Money "To Remain Under The Debt
Ceiling Within Weeks" And Would Run Out By The End Of October
2021. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Treasury Secretary
Janet L. Yellen and private forecasters have said Treasury could run
out of cash and accounting gimmicks to remain under the debt ceiling
within weeks, and probably no later than the end of October. The
House bill would suspend the debt limit through Dec. 16, 2022."
[Congressional Quarterly,
9/23/21]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Manager's Amendment
That Removed The Coronavirus Relief Funding From The FY 2022 Budget.
In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
effectively voted against the manager's amendment to the Fiscal Omnibus
Appropriations, which would "strike a section providing coronavirus
relief funding from the bill; modify a section related to expulsion of
federal credit union members, including to specify that they may only be
expelled for cause with a two-thirds vote and extend from 15 to 60 days
the time an expelled member has to request a hearing; and make technical
corrections to account for the provisions of the continuing resolution
extension (H J Res 75)." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The
House adopted the rule by a vote of 218-204, thus the manager's
amendment was automatically adopted. [House Vote 64,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
973]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The First Portion Of The Fiscal 2022
Omnibus Appropriations, Which Included Funding For The Departments Of
Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce And Justice And Science Agencies,
Funding For Assistance To Ukraine, FY 2022 Intelligence Authorization
And Provisions Helping Israel Normalize Relations With Its Neighbors.
In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for the first portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which
would "include the Defense, Homeland Security and
Commerce-Justice-Science fiscal 2022 appropriations bills; funding for
defense assistance to Ukraine; the fiscal 2022 intelligence
authorization; and provisions related to normalizing relations between
Israel and its neighbors." The vote was on the motion to concur in the
Senate amendment with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this
vote was the first portion of the bill. The House concurred with the
Senate by a vote of 361-69. After resolving differences, the bill was
sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 65,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
Republicans Secured A Larger Defense Spending Increase Of $42
Billion, Or 5.6%, Compared To Last Year, Which Was More Than
Democrats Wanted. According to Roll Call, "Republicans negotiated
a larger defense increase than most Democrats preferred of $42
billion, or 5.6 percent, over last year, but they still fell short
of perfect 'parity' between the defense and nondefense increases."
[Roll Call,
3/9/22]
The Bill Included The Defense Appropriations To Ukrainian Aid, The
Yearly Intelligence Authorization And A Provision To Strengthen
U.S.-Israel Relations And Promote Regional Peace Initiatives.
According to Roll Call, "The other vote included the three
appropriations bills progressive Democrats often oppose: Defense,
Commerce-Justice-Science and Homeland Security. The second piece
also included the defense portions of the Ukraine supplemental, the
annual intelligence authorization and a section intended to promote
the U.S.-Israel relationship and back regional peace initiatives
such as the Abraham Accords brokered by the Trump administration."
[Roll Call,
3/9/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide $1.5 Trillion In Discretionary
Spending For FY 2022, Including $728.5 Billion For Defense, $81.1
Billion For Homeland Security, $75.8 Billion For Commerce And Justice
And Science Agencies. In March 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the first portion of the Fiscal 2022
Omnibus Appropriations, which would "provide $1.5 trillion in
discretionary spending for fiscal 2022. In this section, it would
provide approximately $728.5 billion for the Defense Department; $81.1
billion for the Homeland Security Department; and $75.8 billion for the
Commerce and Justice departments and science and related agencies." The
vote was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with a House
amendment. The bill was divided and this vote was the first portion of
the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 361-69. After
resolving differences, the bill was sent to the President and became
law. [House Vote 65,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide The Military A 2.7% Pay Raise,
$600 Million For Security Cooperation With Ukraine And Eastern European
Allies, $144.9 Billion For Military Equipment Procurement, $37.4
Billion For Health Programs, $1.5 Billion For Environmental
Restoration, And Over $1 Billion For Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense
System. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the first portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus
Appropriations, which "Within total Defense funding, it would provide a
2.7 percent military pay increase; $600 million for security
cooperation with Ukraine and Eastern European allies; $144.9 billion
for military procurement; $37.4 billion for Defense health programs;
$1.5 billion for environmental restoration activities; and over $1
billion for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system." The vote was on
the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with a House amendment. The
bill was divided and this vote was the first portion of the bill. The
House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 361-69. After resolving
differences, the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House
Vote 65, 3/9/22;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2471]
The Bill Defense Spending Provision Called For A Raise In Funds
For Military Personnel, Operations, Research And The Procurement Of
Ground Vehicles, Aircrafts, Munition And Other Military Equipment.
According to CNN, "Spending on defense and national security makes
up more than half of the spending bill. The measure calls for an
increase in funds for military personnel, operations, research and
the purchase of ground vehicles, aircraft, ships, munition and other
equipment, according to a summary." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided Funding To Increase The Salaries Of Active-Duty
Troops By 2.7%, Which Would Allow Junior Troops To Earn An
Additional $790 Per Year And Senior Officers An Additional
$2,600. According to Time, "Military families have received
consistent increases in their salary in recent years, and with
inflation soaring, the spending bill provides full funding to
support a 2.7% salary boost for all active-duty troops. Junior
enlisted troops would make about $790 more a year, and more senior
officers could make an additional $2,600. The 2.7% figure was
calculated using the Employment Cost Index, a federal formula that
tracks private sector wages." [Time,
3/9/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022, A
Multi-Billion Package To Address Climate Resiliency, Taxes, And Health
Care Costs. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, "comprising a package of climate, tax
and health care provisions." The vote was on a motion to concur. The
House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was
sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the
bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376]
The Package Would Mitigate Climate Change Effects, Reduce Health
Care Costs, Increase Taxes On Some Billion-Dollar Corporations And
Lower The Deficit. According to The Washington Post, "The Senate
on Sunday approved a sweeping package to combat climate change,
lower health-care costs, raise taxes on some billion-dollar
corporations and reduce the federal deficit, as Democrats overcame
months of political infighting to deliver the centerpiece to
President Biden's long-stalled economic agenda." [The Washington
Post,
8/7/22]
The Inflation Reduction Act Was The Greatest Investment To Combat
Climate Change By Providing Approximately $370 Billion To Lower
Greenhouse Gas Emissions To 40% Below Their 2005 Level By The End Of
The 2020s. According to The Washington Post, "Dubbed the Inflation
Reduction Act of 2022, the package would authorize the biggest burst
of spending in U.S. history to tackle global warming --- about $370
billion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below their
2005 levels by the end of this decade." [The Washington Post,
8/7/22]
The Tax Provisions Were Established To Target Tax Evasion, Ensure
Billion-Dollar Companies Pay Taxes, And Generate Enough Revenue To
Cover The Inflation Reduction Act's Spending. According to The
Washington Post, "In part by tweaking federal tax laws --- chiefly
to target tax cheats and some billion-dollar companies that pay
nothing to the government --- the bill is expected to raise enough
money to cover its new spending." [The Washington Post,
8/7/22]
Democrats Argued The Inflation Reduction Act Would Generate $300
Billion Over The Next Ten Years, Effectively Lowering The Projected
Budget Deficits. According to The Washington Post, "Democrats say
the measure is also expected to generate an additional $300 billion
for reducing projected budget deficits over the next 10 years,
though they have not yet furnished a final fiscal analysis of their
legislation." [The Washington Post,
8/7/22]
Republicans Scrutinized The Inflation Reduction Act, Arguing The
Package Would Worsen Inflation. According to The Washington Post,
"Republicans, meanwhile, lambasted their Democratic counterparts for
the drug pricing program, massive climate spending and new tax
policies. During nearly 19 hours of debate, GOP lawmakers alleged
that the measure would worsen inflation at a time when prices
already are rising at the fastest rate in four decades." [The
Washington Post,
8/7/22]
Republicans Argued That The Tax Provisions Threatened Workers And
Wages, Despite The Provisions Not Raising Taxes On Individuals.
According to The Washington Post, "They painted the tax provisions,
in particular, as a threat to workers and their wages, even though
the bill would not raise rates on individuals." [The Washington
Post,
8/7/22]
While The Measure Provided Great Spending For Emissions Reduction,
The Bill Included Provisions That Supported Fossil Fuels To Ensure
Senator Joe Manchin's (D) Support For The Inflation Reduction Act.
According to The Washington Post, "While the new spending
contributes greatly toward Biden's emission-reduction goals,
Democrats coupled it with additional provisions that boost fossil
fuels --- an approach necessary to win Manchin's support." [The
Washington Post,
8/7/22]
Non-Partisan Revenue Forecasters Predict That The Inflation
Reduction Act Would Not Raise Taxes On Households With Incomes Under
$200K For At Least Three Years, But Households Earning Between
$200K And $500K Could Experience A Tax Increase. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "Nonpartisan revenue forecasters said
Tuesday that the Democrats' climate, health care and tax package
wouldn't raise taxes on average for households earning less than
$200,000, at least for the first three years the bill is in effect.
That bit of good news for Democrats from the Joint Committee on
Taxation, the official scorekeeper for tax legislation, is tempered
by the fact that a good chunk of households earning between
$200,000 and $500,000 would see a tax increase and fall into a
category President Joe Biden and Democrats pledged to protect."
[Congressional Quarterly,
8/9/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Inflation Reduction
Act Of 2022. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 1316) that
would provide for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill. It
would provide for three hours of debate on the bill." The vote was on
the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote 219-208.
[House Vote 419,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1316]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Inflation Reduction
Act Of 2022. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order the previous question
(thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res
1316) that would provide for consideration of the Senate amendment to
the bill. It would provide for three hours of debate on the bill." The
vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to
the motion by a vote 219-208. [House Vote 418,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1316]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Second Portion Of The Fiscal 2022
Omnibus Appropriations, Which Included Non-Defense Spending, Assistance
To Ukraine And Several Policy Provisions. In March 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the second portion of the
Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which would "include mostly
non-defense portions of the bill, including the remaining nine fiscal
2022 appropriations bills; funding for assistance to Ukraine; and a
number of miscellaneous policy provisions." The vote was on the motion
to concur in the Senate amendment with a House amendment. The bill was
divided and this vote was the second portion of the bill. The House
concurred with the Senate by a vote of 260-171. After resolving
differences, the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House
Vote 66, 3/9/22;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2471]
Republicans Opposed The COVID-19 Funding Provision And Demanded
Information Over The Allocated COVID-19 Relief That Was Unspent.
According to The Hill, "Plans for new COVID-19 funding were met with
fierce opposition from Republicans, who, in turn, demanded the
spending be paid for and pressed for further information on relief
that had already been allocated and gone unspent." [The Hill,
3/9/22]
Several House Democrats Opposed Using Funds From The American
Rescue Plan To Offset The Cost Of COVID-19 Response In The Omnibus
Bill Because It Would Have Taken Already Allocated Money In 30
States. According to CNN, "Democratic leaders had attempted to
offset the cost of Covid relief in the package following widespread
opposition from Republicans, who had argued there should be a full
accounting of already allocated Covid money before extending further
relief. But a number of House Democrats revolted over a plan to use
funds from the American Rescue Plan, a pandemic relief bill passed
last year, as an offset in the new legislation. The provision would
have impacted 30 states, and Democrats representing affected parts
of the country argued it would hurt their states by taking away
money they had been previously promised." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Was Stripped Of A Provision That Provided $15.6 Billion
For COVID-19 Response. According to Roll Call, "But passage of the
omnibus --- filed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and five
months after the fiscal year began --- did not come without drama.
Democratic leaders had to send the bill back to the Rules Committee
Wednesday evening to strip $15.6 billion in funding for immediate
COVID-19 needs and move that as a stand-alone bill --- which
ultimately was delayed until next week." [Roll Call,
3/9/22]
The Bill Excluded A $7 Billion Repeal Of State And Local Funds,
Which Left Almost Half Of Emergency Spending Unfunded. According
to Roll Call, "That measure excludes a $7 billion rescission of
state and local funds that some Democrats objected to in the
omnibus, leaving nearly half of the emergency spending unpaid for."
[Roll Call,
3/9/22]
The Entire Bill Appropriated $1.5 Trillion In Discretionary
Spending And $13.6 Billion In Emergency Spending To Support
Ukraine. According to Roll Call, "The sprawling, 2,741-page
omnibus would appropriate $1.5 trillion in discretionary spending
across the 12 annual bills and $13.6 billion in emergency spending
to address the crisis in Ukraine. It also carries a hodgepodge of
unrelated bills that lawmakers are eager to advance on the must-pass
vehicle." [Roll Call,
3/9/22]
Republicans And Democrats Compromised, And The Bill Provided $782
Billion In Defense Spending And $730 Billion In Non-Defense
Spending. According to Roll Call, "Both parties compromised on
their spending preferences in the agreement, which provides $782
billion for defense-related accounts and $730 billion for
nondefense." [Roll Call,
3/9/22]
Non-Defense Spending Increased By $46 Billion, Or 6.7%, Over Last
Year. According to Roll Call, "Democrats secured a $46 billion,
or 6.7 percent, increase in nondefense spending over last year's
level, a significant boost but less than half of what they initially
proposed." [Roll Call,
3/9/22]
The Non-Defense Spending Portion Of The Bill Included
Reauthorizations Of The Violence Against Women Act, The National
Flood Insurance Program, Temporary Assistance For Needy Families,
And A Livestock Reporting Program. According to Roll Call, "One
piece, which lawmakers backed on a 260-171 vote, included the vast
majority of the nondefense spending bills, the nondefense-related
funding for the Ukraine crisis and most of the unrelated bills
leadership attached to the omnibus given it's must-pass status. That
includes reauthorizations of the Violence Against Women Act, the
National Flood Insurance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, a livestock reporting program and more." [Roll Call,
3/9/22]
The Bill Included Provisions To Regulate Synthetic Nicotine
Manufacturers, Boost The Federal Trade Commission's Authority To
Combat Attempts To Defraud Seniors And, Extend Higher Medicaid
Reimbursements For U.S. Territories. According to Roll Call,
"Other measures riding on the spending package include legislation
to increase reporting of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, a
provision allowing regulation of synthetic nicotine manufacturers,
language intended to boost the Federal Trade Commission's ability to
crack down on attempts to defraud seniors and various health
provisions, like an extension of higher Medicaid reimbursements for
U.S. territories." [Roll Call,
3/9/22]
The Bill Aimed At Closing A Vaping Loophole By Moving Synthetic
Nicotine Under The Food And Drug Administration. According to CNN,
"A provision in the bill targets vaping products that remained on
the market despite growing efforts to clamp down on flavors that are
especially popular among young people. It would move synthetic
nicotine under the US Food and Drug Administration's authority,
according to an announcement Wednesday by Senate Majority Whip Dick
Durbin, an Illinois Democrat. While the FDA has authority over
tobacco products, some companies have made their own synthetic
nicotine in the lab. Because synthetic nicotine doesn't come from
tobacco, companies have managed to circumvent the agency's oversight
and keep their flavored products on shelves." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Directed The State Department To Prioritize Haitian Human
Rights And Anti-Corruption Efforts And Promote Freedom Of Press And
Assembly In Haiti. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Directs
the State Department to prioritize human rights and anti-corruption
efforts in Haiti by fostering relationships with civil society
groups and by supporting efforts by the Haitian government to
identify corrupt actors and human rights violators. The department
must also take steps to promote freedom of the press and freedom of
assembly in Haiti, including by advocating for increased protections
and efforts to strengthen transparency and legal protections."
[Congressional Quarterly,
3/9/22]
The Bill Established The Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership
To Coordinate All U.S. Programs And Activities In North And West
Africa. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Establishes the
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership by directing the secretary
of State, in consultation with other federal officials, to establish
the partnership to coordinate all U.S. programs, projects and
activities in North and West Africa, including efforts to build the
capacity of foreign military and law enforcement entities to conduct
counterterrorism operations." [Congressional Quarterly,
3/9/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide $25.1 Billion To Agriculture, $55
Billion To Energy, $25.5 Billion To Treasury, Judiciary And Executive
Agencies, $38 Billion To Interior And EPA, $213.6 Billion To Labor,
Health And Human Services And Education, $5.93 Billion To Legislative
Entities, $127.6 Billion To Veterans Affairs, $56.1 Billion To State
And Foreign Operations, And $81 Billion To Transportation And Housing
And Urban Development. In March 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the second portion of the Fiscal 2022
Omnibus Appropriations, which would "provide $1.5 trillion in
discretionary spending for fiscal 2022. In this section, it would
provide approximately $25.1 billion for the Agriculture Department and
related agencies; $55 billion for the Energy Department and federal
water projects; $25.5 billion for the Treasury Department, federal
judiciary and a number of executive agencies; $38 billion for the
Interior Department, Environmental Protection Agency and related
agencies; $213.6 billion for the Labor, Health and Human Services and
Education departments, and related agencies; $5.93 billion for
legislative branch entities; $127.6 billion for the Veterans Affairs
Department, military construction and related agencies; $56.1 billion
for the State Department, foreign operations and related agencies; and
$81 billion for the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
departments and related agencies." The vote was on the motion to concur
in the Senate amendment with a House amendment. The bill was divided and
this vote was the second portion of the bill. The House concurred with
the Senate by a vote of 260-171. After resolving differences, the bill
was sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 66,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
The Bill Increased The Funding For Congressional Offices To
$774.4 Million To Recruit More Employees And Preserve A Diverse
Workforce. According to CNN, "The bill calls for an increase in
funding for congressional offices by 21%, to $774.4 million, so
they can recruit and retain a diverse workforce." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $18.2 Million To Compensate Interns.
According to CNN, "The package would also provide $18.2 million to
pay interns." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $602.5 Million For The Capitol Police.
According to CNN, "It would provide $602.5 million for the Capitol
Police, an increase of $87 million. This will allow for the hiring
of up to 2,112 sworn officers and 450 civilian members of the
Capitol Police." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Increased The Internal Revenue Service's Budget To $12.6
Billion To Help Customer Service, Enhance Enforcement, Modernize
Equipment, Improve Internet Application, Provide Special Funding
Authority And Help The Agency With Backlogs. According to CNN,
"The spending bill would provide $12.6 billion for the Internal
Revenue Service, an increase of $675 million, the largest
since 2001. The funding boost is intended to help the IRS improve
its customer service, increase enforcement, modernize its technology
and improve its web applications. It also would provide special
funding transfer authority and direct hire authority to help the
agency deal with a massive backlog of returns and correspondence."
[CNN,
3/9/02]
The Bill Provided $75 Million For Election Security Grants And
$20 Million To The Election Assistance Commission For Operating
Expenses. According to CNN, "The package would provide $75
million for election security grants to bolster state efforts to
improve the security and integrity of elections for federal office.
It also would give the Election Assistance Commission $20 million
for operating expenses, a boost of $3 million." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $53.7 Billion To The Housing And Urban
Development Department, And Some Funds Would Establish 25,000 New
Housing Choice Vouchers For Individual And Families At-Risk Of
Homelessness. According to CNN, "The Department of Housing and
Urban Development would get an increase of $4 billion over the
previous year, for a total of $53.7 billion, according to a
summary. Some of the funds would create 25,000 new Housing Choice
Vouchers for low-income individuals and families at risk of
homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence and veterans.
Eligible people could use the vouchers to find their own housing and
pay rent." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $3.2 Billion To The Office Of Energy Efficiency
And Renewable Energy To Aid Production Of Clean And Cost-Efficient
Energy Sources. According to Time, "The bill provides record
funding for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at
$3.2 billion, $338 million more than the previous year---but less
than what House Democrats had proposed. The funding will support the
production of clean and affordable energy sources." [Time,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $78.3 Million To The Agriculture Department To
Address Climate Change Impacts On Farming And Rural Communities,
Including Research On Green Energy And Greenhouse Gas Reductions.
According to Time, "An additional $78.3 million will fund the
Department of Agriculture's efforts to address the impacts of
climate change in farming and rural communities, including research
on clean energy technologies and greenhouse gas reductions." [Time,
3/9/22]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Providing Approximately $602.9
Billion For Seven FY 2022 Appropriations, Which Would Include
Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, Agriculture, Energy,
Treasury, Interior And Education, Environmental Protection Agency,
Veterans Affairs Department, Transportation And Housing And Urban
Development Departments. In July 2021, Fitzpatrick voted against the
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "provide roughly $602.9 billion in scored
discretionary funding for seven of the twelve fiscal 2022 appropriations
bills, including $239.6 billion for the Labor, Health and Human
Services and Education departments and related agencies; $26.6 billion
for the Agriculture Department and related agencies; $53.2 billion for
the Energy Department and federal water projects; $29.1 billion for the
Treasury Department, federal judiciary and executive agencies; $45.9
billion for the Interior Department, Environmental Protection Agency,
and related agencies; $124.5 billion for the Veterans Affairs
Department, military construction, and related agencies; and $84.1
billion for the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
departments and related agencies. Among other provisions, the bill would
provide $119.8 billion for HHS, including $10.6 billion for the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; $102.8 billion for the
Education Department, including $36.8 billion for Title I and other
grants to schools serving low-income students; and $14.7 billion for
the Labor Department, including $11.6 billion for employment and
training programs and approximately $2 billion for worker protection
agencies. The bill would provide nearly $140 billion for domestic food
programs, including $105.8 billion in mandatory spending for the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; $4.7 billion for rural
development and infrastructure programs, including programs to support
broadband access and provide housing loans and guarantees; and $38.5
billion for agriculture, farm production and conservation programs. It
would provide $45.1 billion for the Energy Department, including $20.2
billion for nuclear security activities and $3.8 billion for energy
efficiency and renewable energy activities. It would provide $15.4
billion for the Treasury Department, including $13.6 for the Internal
Revenue Service, $330 million for community development financial
institutions and $190.5 million for the Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network; $500 million for Election Assistance Commission election
security grants to improve the administration of federal elections; and
$300 million for General Services Administration procurement of
zero-emission and electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. It
would provide $11.3 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency,
including $3.2 billion for state revolving funds for drinking water and
wastewater infrastructure grants; $15.6 billion for the Interior
Department; and $5.7 billion for wildfire management. It would provide
$268.6 billion in mandatory and discretionary funding for the VA,
including $97.6 billion for the Veterans Health Administration, with
increases for mental health and opioid abuse prevention programs; and
$10.9 billion for military construction activities. It would provide
$105.7 billion in mandatory and discretionary funding for the
Transportation Department, including $2.7 billion for Amtrak and $248
million for payments to air carriers providing essential air service;
and $56.5 for HUD, including $39.4 billion for public and Indian
housing programs. Across various titles, the bill would provide over
$1.9 billion for cybersecurity activities." The vote was on passage.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 219-208. [House Vote 247,
7/29/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/29/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4502]
The FY 2022 Seven-Bill Appropriations Package Would Not Include
The Hyde Amendment That Would Prohibit Federal Funds From Covering
Abortions. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The bill would
not include the so-called Hyde amendment, which prevents federal
funding from covering abortion in most situations, other than when
continuing a pregnancy would endanger the patient's life or in
cases involving rape or incest. DeLauro, speaking during a December
subcommittee hearing, said that the fiscal 2021 funding bill would
be the last time the amendment named for former Rep. Henry J. Hyde,
R-Ill., would be included. Republicans oppose removing the rider,
making DeLauro's proposed change to a policy that has been in HHS
spending laws since 1976 an uphill climb in the Senate."
[Congressional Quarterly,
7/11/21]
The FY 2022 Seven-Bill Appropriations Package Would Not Include
The Weldon Amendment That Would Prohibit The "Government From
Discriminating Against An Entity If It Refuses To Provide, Cover,
Pay For Or Refer For Abortions." According to Congressional
Quarterly, "The House bill would also remove the Weldon amendment,
named for former Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., a rider that since 2005
has prohibited the government from discriminating against an entity
if it refuses to provide, cover, pay for or refer for abortions."
[Congressional Quarterly,
7/11/21]
Under The Measure, Maximum Awards Under Pell Grants Would Increase
To $6,845 And Would Allow Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
Recipients To Qualify For the Grants. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "The maximum award under the Pell grant would increase to
$6,895, a $400 increase from fiscal 2021 funding, and allow
immigrants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to
receive the grants." [Congressional Quarterly,
7/11/21]
Under The Measure, Title I Grants To School Would Increase $20
Billion In Funding To $36 Billion. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Most of the draft spending bill's increase is driven by
a $36 billion allocation for Title I grants to schools, almost $20
billion above current funding. Title I grants fund school programs
on a sliding scale based on the school's percentage of low income
students. Grants start when a school's student population has 2
percent who are low income and increase from there, according to the
Education Department." [Congressional Quarterly,
7/11/21]
Under The Legislation, Labor Agencies Would Receive $2.1 Billion,
A 17% Increase, After Labor Agencies Suffered A 14% Decrease In
Staff During The Trump Administration, According To The Biden
Administration. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The
agencies within the department charged with enforcing worker
protections would get $2.1 billion, a 17 percent increase from
enacted funding in fiscal 2021 and $1 million more than Biden's
request. The agencies suffered a 14 percent drop in staff during
Donald Trump's presidency, according to the Biden administration."
[Congressional Quarterly,
7/11/21]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Third FY 2022 Budget Continuing
Resolution, Which Funded The Federal Government Through March 11, 2022
At FY 2021 Levels And Extended Several Expiring Programs, Including The
Temporary Assistance For Needy Families And National Flood Insurance
Programs. In February 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the FY 2022 Third Continuing Resolution, which in
would "provide funding for federal government operations and services
through Mar. 11, 2022, at fiscal 2021 levels. It would extend for the
duration of the continuing resolution a number of expiring programs and
authorities extended by prior continuing resolutions (PL 117-43 and PL
117-70), including the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
and the National Flood Insurance Program; the Health and Human Services
Department's authority to appoint personnel to National Disaster
Medical System positions to respond to public health emergencies;
increased trafficking and sexual abuse fines; a waiver making supportive
living facility residents eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program benefits; the emergency classification of fentanyl-related
substances as schedule I controlled substances; and the increased
federal medical assistance percentage for U.S. territories, offset by a
reduction of $2 million for the Medicare Improvement Fund." The vote
was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 272-162. The
Senate passed the bill, sent it to the President, and ultimately became
law. [House Vote 39,
2/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/8/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
6617]
The Continuing Resolution Also Provided $350 Million To The
Defense Department To Address Certain Water Contamination Issues,
And Increased The Annual Funding By $100 Million The President May
Use For Foreign Military Assistance To Respond To An Unanticipated
Emergency. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Among other
provisions, it would provide $350 million for Defense Department
activities to address water contamination issues near the Red Hill
Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Oahu, Hawaii, and increase from $200
million to $300 million annual funding the president may direct for
immediate foreign military assistance to respond to an unforeseen
emergency." [Congressional Quarterly,
2/8/22]
The Stopgap Bill Extended Current Federal Funding Through March 11
And Prevented A Partial Government Shutdown. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "The House passed a stopgap appropriations
bill Tuesday to extend current federal funding rates through March
11 and avoid a partial government shutdown." [Congressional
Quarterly, 2/9/22]
The Stopgap Bill Extended The Federal Government's Current Funding
To Provide An Additional Three Weeks To Draft And Pass The Omnibus
Appropriations Bill For The Fiscal Year That Started In October
2021. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The continuing
resolution (HR 6617) would extend current funding through March 11
to give lawmakers an extra three weeks to draft and pass an overdue
omnibus spending package for the fiscal year that began last
October." [Congressional Quarterly,
2/14/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Third FY 2022 Budget
Continuing Resolution. In February 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res
912) that would provide for House floor consideration of [...] the
fiscal 2022 third continuing resolution (HR 6617)." The vote was on the
adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 221-211.
[House Vote 36, 2/8/22;
Congressional Quarterly, 2/8/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6617;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
912]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Third FY 2022 Budget
Continuing Resolution. In February 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule
(H Res 912) that would provide for House floor consideration of [...]
the fiscal 2022 third continuing resolution (HR 6617)." The vote was on
a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion
by a vote of 221-205. [House Vote 35,
2/8/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/8/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
6617;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
912]