Government Funding: Short-Term Extension Through December
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Veterans relying on VA benefits and services tied to programs with expiring authorizations get continued access because this bill renews those authorities alongside general government funding. This prevents service disruptions for millions of veterans during the extension period.
“extends authorities for a broad range of programs including surface transportation and veteran programs”
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 would be renewed through Dec. 11 under a stopgap spending bill (H.R. 6500) that cleared the House. The bill extends current spending authorities for federal agencies, ensuring that any shutdown would occur after the midterm elections.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution that funds the government through Dec. 11 and temporarily blocks proposed changes to the federal grantmaking process. The bill received a bipartisan 370-48 vote and now heads to the President's desk.
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Congressional Bill H.R. 6500 Signed into Law
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