Congressional Appropriations August 3rd, 2007 Madison Government Affairs

Overview Lobbying Lobby Reform Appropriations Process Why Seek Congressional Support Plus Ups and Earmarks Case Studies

Lobbying Historical Perspective The Present Value to Chambers of Commerce

Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution Historical “No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law;” Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution

Historical Congress is exercising the power provided under the Constitution The power to appropriate is a legislative power Congress sets the limits and the rules of engagement for departments and officials The President has a role in the appropriations process by virtue of his constitutional power to approve or veto Bills Also, by statute the President submits an annual budget to Congress

The Present President versus Congress relative to national priorities White House and Congress are at odds Iraq Defense of the Homeland Energy Health Care Environment

Value to a Chamber of Commerce Professional representation in Washington, DC Chambers and communities have needs and professional representatives can assist in meeting those needs Local Officials Congressional Staff

Lobby Reform 110th Congressional Leaders have pledged to reform lobbying activities Changes will include Members disclosing their requests for discretionary funds Total transparency Travel Revolving Door Language Gift Ban

Appropriations Process Types of Appropriations Bills Regular Appropriations Continuing Resolutions (CR) Supplemental Appropriations Timeline

Appropriations Timeline Budget delivered first Monday in February February - April Member request letters due March-April May - June July – September (August recess) September By September 30; otherwise, Continuing Resolution (CR)

Why Seek Congressional Support Administration’s Position Congressional Perspective Prerogatives Innovation/ Thinking Outside the Box Constituent Service

“one person’s meat is another’s pork” Plus Ups and Earmarks “one person’s meat is another’s pork” Plus Up Earmarks

Case Studies Indiana University Typical American City

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