[20071217]RS22774_联邦研发资金：持续处置下运营的可能影响.pdf

1 In the context of this report, research and development also includes funding for research and(continued.)Order Code RS22774December 17, 2007Federal Research and Development Funding:Possible Impacts of Operating under aContinuing ResolutionDana A. SheaSpecialist in Science and Technology PolicyResources, Science and Industry DivisionDaniel MorganAnalyst in Science and Technology PolicyResources, Science and Industry DivisionSummaryOn December 14, 2007, President Bush signed into law H.J.Res. 69. This law isa continuing resolution and provides funding (through December 21, 2007, unlesssuperceded by further congressional action) for agencies and programs normally fundedby the 11 regular appropriations bills. The 110th Congress has passed twoappropriations bills, one funding the Department of Defense (Division A of P.L.110-116) and one funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, andEducation (H.R. 3043). The latter was vetoed on November 13, 2007, and an attemptto override this veto failed by a vote of 277-141. The continuing resolution funds mostagencies at FY2007 levels. The continuing resolution generally prohibits agencies frombeginning or resuming programs that