HOI90-41 — Headquarters Air Force Action On Congressional Authorization And Appropriations Act Reports

HOI90-41 governs Headquarters Air Force monitoring, preparation, and submission of authorization and appropriations reports to Congress.

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  • Publication number: HOI90-41
  • Title: HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE ACTION ON CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATIONS ACT REPORTS
  • Date: 2014-04-23

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It addresses congressional report requests in Defense Authorization, Intelligence Authorization, and Defense Appropriations Acts, including associated committee and conference reports. It assigns duties for identifying requirements, coordinating drafts, reviewing report packages, and delivering approved reports by directed due dates.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all personnel at the HAF, including contractor personnel.

Topics covered

  • Congressional authorization reports
  • Appropriations reports
  • Congressional report due dates
  • Murder Board reviews
  • CHARRTS tracking system
  • Top-4 coordination
  • Interim response letters

Questions and answers

Where are congressional report requests found?

Report requests are found in the bills themselves and in the committee/conference reports or Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the bill. (paragraph 1)

What is required for responses to congressional requests?

Timely and accurate responses to congressional requests are imperative to build trust and confidence in the United States Air Force and its leadership. (paragraph 1)

What happens when a congressional report cannot meet its due date?

If a report cannot be completed and delivered by the due date, inform Congress (usually via SAF/LL and/or Air Force Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget (SAF/FMB) signed memo) of the reason for the delay and provide an expected date of delivery. (paragraph 2)

What does SAF/LLZ review for Air Force reporting requirements?

Review each Defense Authorization, Intelligence Authorization, Defense Appropriations, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation Act, and their associated committee/conference reports to identify the specific statutory or congressional language reporting requirements applicable to the Air Force. (paragraph 2)

What must be submitted through the CHARRTS system to close out a reporting requirement?

Submit a PDF version of the approved report and signed transmittal memos to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs (ASD(LA)) through the CHARRTS system in order to close out the reporting requirement. (paragraph 2)

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