1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21971November 15, 2004Federal R&D Funding Under a ContinuingResolution Michael E. DaveySpecialist in Science and TechnologyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryOn Septembe
2、r 30, 2004 President Bush signed a continuing resolution, or CR (P.L.108-309, H.J.Res. 107) which essentially maintains spending at FY2004 levels for thoseagencies lacking enacted FY2005 appropriations bills, through November 20, 2004. The House has passed 12 of its 13 appropriations bills while the
3、 Senate has passed sixappropriations bills. Four of these bills have been signed into law. The FY2005 CR(H.J.Res. 107) includes the 9 appropriation bills that have not been passed by Congress.Based on the bills as passed or reported by the House, CRS estimates that the House hasapproved a record hig
4、h of $131.5 billion for federal R&D for FY2005. This report willbe updated as events warrant.Introduction On September 30, 2004 President Bush signed a continuing resolution, or CR (P.L.108-309, H.J.Res. 107), which essentially maintains spending at FY2004 levels for thoseagencies lacking enacted FY