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Read. Follow. Verify.Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 1968)
Record date · March 14, 2025
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What This Bill Does
This bill provides funding for federal government operations through September 30, 2025, to prevent a government shutdown. It includes specific provisions to ensure continued funding for District of Columbia city services, including law enforcement, firefighters, and teachers.
The bill prevents a federal government shutdown by extending funding through September 30, 2025, ensuring the continuity of federal and District of Columbia government services.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
District of Columbia residents
The bill provides specific funding for city services including law enforcement, fire protection, and education.
Federal employees
The bill ensures continued funding for government operations through September 30, 2025.
Key Facts
- The Senate voted 62-38 to invoke cloture on H.R. 1968, ending debate and moving toward a final vote.
- The bill provides full-year continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
- The legislation includes a specific funding fix for District of Columbia city services, including law enforcement, firefighters, and teachers.
- The bill does not alter the Impoundment Control Act or existing laws governing civil service and administrative procedures.
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- Senator Merkley introduced Amendment No. 1273 to except the application of certain rescissions.
- The Senate agreed to a series of up to nine rollcall votes, with subsequent votes limited to 10 minutes each.
- The mandatory quorum call was waived by unanimous consent.
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Funding Stability
The bill represents a shift from short-term stopgap measures to a full-year continuing appropriation for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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