Number: RL33339
Title: Judiciary Appropriations for FY2007
Authors: Lorraine H. Tong, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report discusses the judiciary appropriations process, including how the judiciary budget request is prepared and submitted to Congress. It then addresses the judiciary budget request for FY2007, noting changes in the overall budget and the primary factors behind the requested increases, and provides the House-passed and Senate committee-approved amounts for each account. Details about the FY2007 request by budget groups and account are provided along with comparisons with the FY2006 appropriated levels. The report concludes with a discussion of selected issues and legislation that may have a budgetary impact on the judiciary budget.
Pages: 20
Date: January 26, 2007