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A bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

3/12/2025, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 924

Bill 119 s 924, also known as the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025, is a piece of legislation that provides funding for the federal government to continue operating until September 30, 2025. This bill is necessary because Congress has not yet passed a full budget for the fiscal year, so continuing resolutions are needed to keep the government running.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that essential government services and programs continue to receive funding, even in the absence of a full budget. This includes funding for things like national defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

In addition to providing funding for ongoing government operations, Bill 119 s 924 also includes provisions for other purposes. These may include specific allocations for certain programs or agencies, as well as any necessary adjustments to previous funding levels. Overall, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 is a crucial piece of legislation that helps to prevent a government shutdown and ensure that vital services are able to continue operating. It is an important tool for Congress to use in order to keep the government functioning smoothly, even in times of budget uncertainty.

Congressional Summary of S 924

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025

This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies through April 11, 2025. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of April 11, 2025, 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 FY2025 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on March 14, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2024 levels with some exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR

  • provides additional emergency funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund,
  • permits the Navy to apportion funds at the rate necessary to fund the Columbia-class submarine program and cost increases for certain shipbuilding programs, and
  • provides additional funding for the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;
  • authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program;
  • authorities for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;
  • the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking; and
  • the National Cybersecurity Protection System.

Current Status of Bill S 924

Bill S 924 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill S 924 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2025.  Bill S 924's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 924

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 924

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 924

A bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
A bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

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