Public Law 114-96 · H.R. 2250 · Became law

Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016

Official title: “Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”

Earlier name of the bill: “Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016”.

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