FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONSSUBMITTING REQUESTS TO CONGRESSWOMAN
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| Submission Deadline | Appropriations Questionnaire | |
| Application Process | Check List | |
| Staff Contact Information | Congressional Budget Timeline | |
| Written Requests |
Submission Deadline
Appropriation requests for Fiscal Year 2010 (FY 10) should be submitted to my office as soon as possible, but no later then Friday, February 20, 2009.
All requests must be complete and any submissions after the deadline will not be considered.
Application Process
Staff Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the process for submitting an appropriations request, please contact either my Washington, DC or district staff members listed below. If you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your project, please contact them prior to the February 20, 2009 to determine if a meeting is necessary.
| Washington, DC John A. Monsif Legislative Assistant 2469 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-3615 john.monsif@mail.house.gov |
Rochester, NY Christopher Zeltmann Director of Economic Development 3120 Federal Building 100 State Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 232-4850 christopher.zeltmann@mail.house.gov |
Written Requests
Cities, towns, agencies and organizations are required to submit a written request addressed to Congresswoman Slaughter on official letterhead and signed by an authorized executive, such as the Town Manager or Executive Director.
Please submit the signed written request using the Upload Tool found below the Appropriations Questionnaire and be sure to include your organization’s name in the title of the attached file.
Appropriations Questionnaire
In addition to the Written Request, you must also complete and submit the questionnaire found below.
Check List
Contact my Staff if you are uncertain as to whether it is appropriate for you to apply for an appropriation “earmark.” My staff will be able to help you determine if your request is suitable for the appropriations process.
Many projects or programs are more likely to be funded through established grant programs awarded by federal agencies, rather than through an "earmarked" appropriation.
Consult with my Staff to determine if a meeting is required with a staff member in Washington, DC or the district office. If necessary, a staff member will tour your site to better understand the project.
Write and submit a letter of request using the Upload Tool. A full explanation of the requirements can be found above in the Written Requests section.
Complete all the questions and submit the Appropriations Questionnaire, which is also found above.
Submit the Written Request, any relevant Supporting Materials, and the Appropriations Questionnaire together no later than Friday, February 20, 2009.
Submit individual requests to both New York Senators’ offices. Please contact their offices directly to determine how they handle such requests.
Keep in contact with my Staff. They will help you determine if follow-up meetings and information are needed.
Wait to hear from my office if your project is awarded an appropriation.
If awarded, you are required to provide a progress report to my office within the first year of funding as to the status of your project’s implementation. If not awarded, I encourage you to resubmit your request in the next fiscal year.
Congressional Budget Timeline
While the federal fiscal year begins on October 1, my staff begins working on the budget a year in advance. For example, in September 2008 my staff members were completing work on FY 09 budget matters and began preparing for FY 10.
During the course of FY 09, I will be working to secure funds for projects that will be awarded in FY 10.
| When: | December - February | |
| What: | Our staff meets with municipalities and non-profit organizations to determine funding requests. Letters of request to Congresswoman Slaughter should be sent in during this time period. | |
| When: | First Monday in February (February 2, 2009) | |
| What: | President submits budget for following fiscal year to Congress. | |
| When: | February 15th to April 15th | |
| What: | Congress considers and passes a budget resolution, which is a five year guide to spending. | |
| When: | Late February thru late March | |
| What: | House Appropriations subcommittees begin hearings on all appropriations bills and begin "marking-up" (amending) bills. | |
| Members must submit requests for discretionary funding prior to the start of these hearings. | ||
| When: | May - July | |
| What: | House Appropriation Committee reports to full House and the House votes on passage. | |
| When: | Commencement August recess | |
| What: | Senate and House usually have voted on their appropriations bills. Some bills may have already gone through conference committee, approved by the House and Senate and sent to the President. | |
| When: | September | |
| What: | Typically conference committees meet to finalize appropriations bills. They are voted on and sent to the President for signature. | |
| When: | October 1st | |
| What: | New fiscal year begins. | |
| When: | October and beyond | |
| What: | Continuing Resolutions allow the federal government to continue working under the previous year's funding levels until their appropriations for the current fiscal year are approved. | |
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