Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025
Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Extend Government Funding and Health Programs Through April 11
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown and Extend Health Programs Through April 11Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill prevents a government shutdown by extending federal funding until April 11, 2025. This gives Congress more time to agree on a long-term budget for the rest of the year while keeping all government agencies and services running normally in the meantime.
- It keeps several important health programs going, including funding for community health centers and special programs for diabetes. It also extends Medicare rules that allow people to use telehealth services from home and ensures rural hospitals and ambulance services continue to receive extra financial support.
- The plan adds $750 million to the federal disaster relief fund. This money is specifically set aside to help the government respond to major disasters across the country, ensuring that FEMA has the resources needed to help families and communities recover from emergencies.
- The bill includes specific funding for the Navy to continue building ships and submarines. It sets aside over $3.3 billion for a new class of submarines and provides nearly $2 billion more to cover rising costs for ships that were already approved in previous years.
- Several safety and security programs are extended, such as those that protect buildings from unauthorized drones and the national system used to defend against cyberattacks. It also keeps a whistleblower program active for the agency that oversees financial markets.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Community health centers, many of which are small nonprofit organizations, receive continued funding through April 11, 2025, preventing a sudden loss of operating revenue. Additionally, by averting a government shutdown, the bill ensures small businesses that depend on government contracts, permits, and loans aren't disrupted.
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Senate Democrats Balk at Funding Extension, Raising the Risk of a Shutdown
Senator Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to consider a shorter extension to April 11. The measure, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, would preserve Medicare telehealth flexibilities and provide $750 million for FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund.
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While the House passed a full-year funding measure, Democrats introduced an alternative 'Plan B' bill on Monday night. This Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act would fund the government through April 11 and includes targeted fixes for federal health and disaster programs.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025
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