H.R. 3797 · 109th Congress
To prohibit the expenditure of funds for the construction or lease of buildings or space for the United States Government until January 1, 2007.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Louie Gohmert
- Introduced
- 2005-09-15
- Latest action
- 2005-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Summary
Prohibits funds from being expended for the construction or lease of buildings or space for any branch of the U.S. government or any entity within such branch, unless a contract for such construction or lease was entered into before the date of enactment of this Act.
Provides exceptions in any case in which funds are expended for: (1) construction to rebuild the Gulf Coast region devastated by Hurricane Katrina; and (2) purposes necessary in the interests of national security.
Terminates such prohibition on January 1, 2007.