Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Services Bill
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The bill totals
"This bill reflects common-sense decisions to place priority on programs and services that are effective, efficient, and essential to the financial health of our nation and the federal government's service to our people," House Appropriations Chairman
"The subcommittee jurisdiction covers a diverse group of agencies and activities, including financial regulators, tax collection, the
Bill Highlights:
In addition, due to the inappropriate actions by the
* A prohibition on a proposed regulation related to political activities and the tax-exempt status of 501(c)(4) organizations. The proposed regulation could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of many non-profit organizations and inhibit citizens from exercising their right to freedom of speech, simply because they may be involved in political activity.
* A prohibition on funds for bonuses or awards unless employee conduct and tax compliance is given consideration.
* A prohibition on funds for the
* A prohibition on funds for the
* A prohibition on funding for the production of inappropriate videos and conferences.
* A prohibition on funding for the
* A requirement for extensive reporting on
ObamaCare -The bill also includes provisions to stop the
Judiciary - Included in the bill is
The legislation also helps to save taxpayer dollars and reduce the GSA inventory by providing
In addition, the legislation contains requirements for the Administration to report to
Executive Office of the President (EOP) - The legislation contains
In addition, the legislation maintains a longstanding provision prohibiting federal and local funds from being used for abortion, and prohibitions on federal funds from being used for needle exchange and medical marijuana programs in the
Other Legislative Provisions - The legislation contains several policy provisions, including:
* A prohibition against the use of funds for abortion in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program;
* A prohibition on funding to require that entities applying for or conducting work under federal contracts disclose campaign contributions;
* A prohibition on travel to
* A prohibition on funds for an increase in pay for the Vice President and other senior political appointees.
For the Subcommittee draft text of the legislation, please visit: http://appropriations.house.gov/UploadedFiles/BILLS-113HR-SC-AP-FY2015-FServices-SubcommitteeDraft.pdf
Read this original document at: http://appropriations.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=384676
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