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.

# HR 5719 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would automatically provide temporary funding to two Washington D.C.-based commissions—the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts—if Congress fails to pass a regular budget by the start of a new fiscal year. Rather than having these agencies shut down during a budget lapse, they would continue operating at the same funding level and under the same conditions as the previous year. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects these two commissions, which oversee planning and architectural design standards in the nation's capital. It would also indirectly benefit Washington D.C.

residents and visitors by ensuring these agencies can continue their work during budget standoffs. The bill is sponsored by D.C.'s delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It has not advanced to become law.