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Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

Signed Into Law (P.L. 119-4)Last action on Mar 15, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-4.

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Summary

This law provides funding for the federal government to operate through the end of fiscal year 2025 on September 30. It prevents a government shutdown by appropriating money to all federal agencies and departments covered by the 12 annual appropriation acts. The law maintains overall spending at current levels without major changes to existing programs.

The law includes funding for critical services that Americans rely on daily, including military operations and veterans benefits, Social Security and Medicare payments, Medicaid coverage, child nutrition programs, and public safety operations. It also provides pay raises for junior enlisted military members and ensures the air traffic control system continues to operate smoothly.

The law extends various healthcare programs, including community health centers, Medicare payment adjustments for hospitals, and diabetes programs. It also addresses other government functions and programs that require ongoing funding to serve the public.

This continuing appropriations law was necessary because Congress had not completed the regular annual budget process by the start of fiscal year 2025. Rather than allowing government operations to halt, this law provides temporary full-year funding while maintaining the status quo. The law became effective on March 15, 2025, and all appropriations and funding provided remain available through September 30, 2025.

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