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34 U.S.C. 10261: Authorization of appropriations

Created in 1979 by Public Law 90-351. Changed by 30 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 34 U.S.C. 10381.

1 part of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Department of Justice (1).

This Congress

No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

    How it got here

    2022

    • Pub. L. 117–103, §101(b), substituted "2023 through 2027" for "2014 through 2018". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 117–103, §102(c), substituted "2023 through 2027" for "2014 through 2018". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022) Law text · (a)

    2019

    • Pub. L. 116–32 amended par. (21) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (21) authorized appropriations for fiscal years 1996 to 2000 to carry out subchapter XXII. Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 116–18 substituted "subchapter XXIV, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2020, and each fiscal year thereafter." for "subchapter XXIV, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020." Law text · (a)

    2018

    • Pub. L. 115–271, §8206, substituted "Except as provided in subparagraph (C), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XXX $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023." for "Except as provided in subparagraph (C), there are authorized to be approp… (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act" or the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–271, §8092, substituted "and 2018, and $330,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023" for "through 2021". (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act" or the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–391, §502(c)(3), added par. (28). (First Step Act of 2018) Law text · (a)

    2016

    • Pub. L. 114–155 amended par. (23) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (23) read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XII–M of this chapter, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2001, and $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 … (Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 114–324 added subpars. (J) to (N). Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 114–198 added par. (27). (Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016) Law text · (a)

    2013

    • Pub. L. 113–4, §101(1), substituted "$222,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018" for "$225,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011". (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 113–4, §102(b), substituted "$73,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018." for "$75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011." and struck out second period at end. (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013) Law text · (a)

    2008

    • Pub. L. 110–421 substituted "2012" for "2009". Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 110–199 added par. (26). Law text · (a)

    2006

    • Pub. L. 109–162, §1163(c)(1), substituted provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 2006 through 2009 for provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1995 through 2000. (Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 109–162, §1163(c)(2), substituted "section 3796dd(d) of this title" for "section 3796dd(f) of this title" and struck out "Of the funds available in relation to grants under subchapter XII–E of this chapter, at least 85 percent shall be applied to grants for the purposes … (Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 109–162, §101(a), substituted "$225,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011" for "$185,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005". (Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 109–162, §102(a), substituted "$75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011. Funds appropriated under this paragraph shall remain available until expended." for "$65,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005". (Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 109–162, §1116, substituted "2009" for "2007". (Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 109–177, which directed amendment of par. (25)(A) of this section by adding cl. (v), relating to fiscal year 2006, at end, was executed by adding that cl. (v) at end of subsec. (a)(25)(A) of this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. (USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 109–162, §1142(b), which directed amendment of par. (25)(A) of this section by adding cl. (v), relating to fiscal years 2007 and 2008, at end, was executed by adding cl. (v) at end of subsec. (a)(25)(A) of this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. (Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005) Law text · (a)

    2004

    • Pub. L. 108–372 substituted "2007" for "2004". Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 108–405, §311(d), realigned margins. Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 108–405, §311(c), added subpars. (G) to (I). Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 108–405, §311(d), realigned margins. Law text · (a)

    2002

    • Pub. L. 107–273, §2302(1), inserted "or XVI" after "and XII–L". (21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 107–273, §2302(2), added par. (25). (21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act) Law text · (a)

    2000

    • Pub. L. 106–386, §1302(c), added par. (7) and struck out former par. (7) which read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XII–B of this chapter— (Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–386, §1103(a), added par. (18) and struck out former par. (18) which read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XII–H of this chapter— (Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–386, §1104, added par. (19) and struck out former par. (19) which read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XII–I of this chapter— (Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–515 added par. (20). Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–517 inserted ", and $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2004" before period at end. Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–561 added par. (24). Law text · (a)

    1998

    • Pub. L. 105–181 added par. (23). Law text · (a)

    1996

    • Pub. L. 104–134 struck out par. (20) which read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XII–J of this chapter— (Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996.) Law text · (a)

    1994

    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210601(1), (2), substituted "1994 and 1995" for "1993 and 1994". · (a), (2)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210601(3), substituted "1994 and 1995" for "1993 and 1994". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210302(c)(3)(A), which directed the substitution of "XII–K, and XII–L" for "and XII–K" in par. (3) of this section, was executed by making the substitution in par. (3) of subsec. (a) to reflect the probable intent of Congress. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210201(c)(1), substituted "XII–J, and XII–K" for "and XII–J". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §50001(c)(1), substituted "XII–I, and XII–J" for "and XII–I". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §40231(c)(1), substituted "XII–H, and XII–I" for "and XII–H". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §40121(c)(1), which directed the substitution of "XII–G, and XII–H" for "and XII–G", was executed by making the substitution for "or XII–G", to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See below. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §32101(d)(1), which directed the substitution of "XII–F, or XII–G" for "and XII–F", was executed by making the substitution for "or XII–F" to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See below. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §20201(d)(1), substituted "XII–E, or XII–F" for "and XII–E". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §10003(c)(1), substituted "XII–C, XII–D, and XII–E" for "and XII–C". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §330001(b)(3), inserted "(other than subpart 2 of part B)" after "and V". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210601(4), substituted "1994 and 1995" for "1993 and 1994". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210601(5), inserted "and 1995" after "1994". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210601(6), which directed the substitution of "1994 and 1995" for "1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994,", could not be executed because "1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994," did not appear in text of par. (7). See below. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §40156(c)(1), amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: "There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1992, 1993, and 1994 to carry out the programs under subchapter XII–B of this chapter." · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210601(7), inserted "and 1995" after "1994". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210601(8), which directed the insertion of "and 1995" after "1994", could not be executed because "1994" did not appear in text subsequent to amendment by Pub. L. 103–322, §180101(a). See below. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §180101(a), amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992, $22,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994 to carry out s… · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §10003(c)(2), added par. (11). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §20201(d)(2), added par. (16). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §32101(d)(2), added par. (17). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §40121(c)(2), added par. (18). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §40231(c)(2), added par. (19). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §50001(c)(2), added par. (20). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210201(c)(2), added par. (21). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §210302(c)(3)(B), which directed amendment of this section by adding at the end a new par. (22), was executed by adding par. (22) at the end of subsec. (a) to reflect the probable intent of Congress. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–322, §330001(h)(14), substituted "such subchapter" for "such subchapters". · (c)

    1992

    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(2), substituted "fiscal year 1992 and $33,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 and 1994" for "each of the fiscal years 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(3), substituted "fiscal year 1992 and $33,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 and 1994" for "each of the fiscal years 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(4), substituted "such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992 and $28,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 and 1994 to carry out the remaining functions of the Office of Justice Programs and the Bureau of Justice Assistance other than functions under s… · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(5), substituted "such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992 and $1,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 and 1994 to carry out the programs under subchapters IV and V (other than subpart 2 of part B of subchapter V)" for "$900,000,000 for fiscal y… · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(6), substituted "such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992, $245,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994" for "$220,000,000 for fiscal year 1991 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(7), substituted "1992, 1993, and 1994" for "1991, 1992, and 1993". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–521, §4(c)(1), and Pub. L. 102–534, §1(1), amended subsec. (a) identically, redesignating par. (6), relating to authorization of appropriations for subchapter XII–B of this chapter, as (7). Former pars. (7) redesignated (8) and (9). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(8), substituted "such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992, $16,500,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994" for "$15,000,000 for fiscal year 1989 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 199… · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–521, §4(c)(1), and Pub. L. 102–534, §1(1), amended subsec. (a) identically, redesignating par. (7), relating to authorization of appropriations for subchapter XII–A of this chapter, as (8). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(9)(C), which directed the amendment of subsec. (a)(9) by substituting "such subchapter" for "such subchapters" in "subsection (c)", could not be executed because "such subchapters" did not appear in text of subsec. (a)(9). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–534, §1(9)(A), (B), substituted "such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992, $22,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1994" for "$20,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1992 and 1993,". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–521, §4(c)(1), and Pub. L. 102–534, §1(1), amended subsec. (a) identically, redesignating par. (7), relating to authorization of appropriations for subchapter XII–C of this chapter, as (9). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 102–521, §4(c)(2), added par. (10). · (a)

    1990

    • Pub. L. 101–647, §241(c)(1)(A), substituted "XII–A, and XII–B" for "and XII–A". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 101–647, §2801, amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated $275,000,000 for fiscal year 1989; $350,000,000 for fiscal year 1990; $400,000,000 for fiscal year 1991; and such sums as may be necessary for f… · (a)
    • Pub. L. 101–647, §1801(e), added par. (6) relating to authorization of appropriations for subpart 2 of part B of subchapter V of this chapter. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 101–647, §241(c)(1)(C), added par. (6) relating to authorization of appropriations for subchapter XII–B of this chapter. Former par. (6) redesignated (7). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 101–647, §801(b), added par. (7) relating to authorization of appropriations for subchapter XII–C of this chapter. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 101–647, §241(c)(1)(B), redesignated par. (6), relating to authorization of appropriations for subchapter XII–A of this chapter, as (7). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 101–647, §241(c)(2), which directed substitution of "XII–A, and XII–B" for "and XII–A", could not be executed because the words "and XII–A" did not appear. · (b)

    1988

    • Pub. L. 100–690 amended section generally, substituting provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1989 through 1992 for provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1984 through 1988.

    1986

    • Pub. L. 99–570, §1552(c)(1)(A), inserted reference to subchapter XII–A of this chapter. · (a)
    • Pub. L. 99–570, §1552(c)(1)(B), (C), added par. (6) and redesignated former par. (6) as (7). · (a), (7)
    • Pub. L. 99–570, §1552(c)(2), inserted reference to subchapter XII–A of this chapter. · (b)

    1984

    • Pub. L. 98–473, in amending section generally, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted appropriations authorization of necessary sums for fiscal years 1984 through 1988 for authorizations for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1980, through 1983, struck out provisions authorizing appr…

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