Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act

This bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations for federal agencies, suspends the debt limit, provides supplemental appropriations, and extends several expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 3, 2021, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.

It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2022 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2022 begins on October 1, 2021. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2021 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs.

In addition, the bill provides supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for activities related to natural disasters and the evacuees from Afghanistan.

The bill suspends the public debt limit through December 16, 2022. On December 17, 2022, the limit will be increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the National Flood Insurance Program,
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program,
  • the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity,
  • the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy,
  • the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and
  • the authority for the Department of Agriculture to waive certain requirements for the school meal programs.
Bill 117 hr 5304, also known as the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of providing funding for the government and delivering emergency assistance to those in need. The bill aims to extend government funding to prevent a government shutdown and ensure that essential services continue to operate.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the allocation of emergency assistance funds to address pressing issues such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and economic crises. This funding is intended to provide relief to individuals and communities facing hardship and to support recovery efforts in times of crisis.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in government spending, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively. It also includes provisions to strengthen oversight of government agencies and programs to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Overall, Bill 117 hr 5304 seeks to address urgent needs, support vulnerable populations, and ensure the smooth operation of government services. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address pressing issues facing the country and provide much-needed assistance to those in need.
Congress
117
Number
HR - 5304
Introduced on
2021-09-21
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act

This bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations for federal agencies, suspends the debt limit, provides supplemental appropriations, and extends several expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 3, 2021, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.

It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2022 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2022 begins on October 1, 2021. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2021 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs.

In addition, the bill provides supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for activities related to natural disasters and the evacuees from Afghanistan.

The bill suspends the public debt limit through December 16, 2022. On December 17, 2022, the limit will be increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period.

The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the National Flood Insurance Program,
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program,
  • the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity,
  • the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy,
  • the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and
  • the authority for the Department of Agriculture to waive certain requirements for the school meal programs.
Bill 117 hr 5304, also known as the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of providing funding for the government and delivering emergency assistance to those in need. The bill aims to extend government funding to prevent a government shutdown and ensure that essential services continue to operate.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the allocation of emergency assistance funds to address pressing issues such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and economic crises. This funding is intended to provide relief to individuals and communities facing hardship and to support recovery efforts in times of crisis.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in government spending, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively. It also includes provisions to strengthen oversight of government agencies and programs to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Overall, Bill 117 hr 5304 seeks to address urgent needs, support vulnerable populations, and ensure the smooth operation of government services. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address pressing issues facing the country and provide much-needed assistance to those in need.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedMaking continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance
Potential Impact
Administrative remedies•
Afghanistan•
Agricultural marketing and promotion•
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit•
Agricultural research•
Appropriations•
Arab-Israeli relations•
Army Corps of Engineers•
Asia•
Atmospheric science and weather•
Aviation and airports•
Budget deficits and national debt•
Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)•
Conflicts and wars•
Congressional oversight•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Criminal procedure and sentencing•
Defense spending•
Department of Agriculture•
Department of Commerce•
Department of Defense•
Department of Energy•
Department of Health and Human Services•
Department of Homeland Security•
Department of Housing and Urban Development•
Department of Justice•
Department of State•
Department of Transportation•
Department of the Interior•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Disaster relief and insurance•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Elementary and secondary education•
Emergency medical services and trauma care•
Emergency planning and evacuation•
Environmental health•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Family services•
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)•
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)•
Fires•
Floods and storm protection•
Food assistance and relief•
Foreign aid and international relief•
Forests, forestry, trees•
Gaza Strip•
Geography and mapping•
Government lending and loan guarantees•
Government studies and investigations•
Health programs administration and funding•
Historic sites and heritage areas•
Housing and community development funding•
Human trafficking•
Immigrant health and welfare•
Immigration status and procedures•
Indian social and development programs•
Infectious and parasitic diseases•
Israel•
Land use and conservation•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Legal Services Corporation•
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries•
Medicaid•
Medical research•
Medical tests and diagnostic methods•
Medicare•
Middle East•
Military assistance, sales, and agreements•
Military facilities and property•
Military operations and strategy•
Military procurement, research, weapons development•
Minority health•
Mississippi River•
National Aeronautics and Space Administration•
National Institutes of Health (NIH)•
National Science Foundation•
Natural disasters•
Navigation, waterways, harbors•
Nutrition and diet•
Oil and gas•
Palestinians•
Parks, recreation areas, trails•
Poverty and welfare assistance•
Public contracts and procurement•
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons•
Research administration and funding•
Roads and highways•
Small Business Administration•
Small business•
Space flight and exploration•
Strategic materials and reserves•
Transportation programs funding•
U.S. territories and protectorates•
Utah•
Visas and passports•
Water resources funding•
Water use and supply•
Watersheds

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Latest Summary10/5/2021

Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act

This bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations for federal agencies, suspends the debt limit, provides supplemental appropriations, and extends sev...

Latest Action9/21/2021
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic...