Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 is a major funding law that provides approximately $1.2 trillion to maintain the operations of several key federal departments through September 30, 2024. This legislation completed the annual budget process by funding the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and State, as well as the legislative branch and financial services.

For the average citizen, this act ensures the continued operation of essential public services, including border security, military pay, and federal student aid programs. It also extends several expiring programs, such as the National Flood Insurance Program and the E-Verify system used by employers to check work eligibility. Additionally, the law includes specific provisions that prohibit cost-of-living pay raises for Members of Congress and prevents the IRS from targeting individuals based on their ideological beliefs or First Amendment activities.