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Version 49 · Public Law · Dec 3, 2021
Further Extending Government Funding Act
This act provides continuing FY2022 appropriations for federal agencies, provides supplemental appropriations, and extends several expiring authorities.
Specifically, the act provides continuing FY2022 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of February 18, 2022, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.
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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 the existing CR expires on December 3, 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 act provides supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for activities related to the evacuees from Afghanistan. Specifically, the act provides appropriations to
the Department of Defense,
the Department of Homeland Security,
the Department of Health and Human Services, and
the Department of State.
The act also extends several expiring authorities, including
the authority for the Department of Health and Human Services to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System,
the special assessment under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 on nonindigent people or entities convicted of certain criminal offenses (e.g., sexual abuse and trafficking),
the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act,
the current Medicaid federal matching rate (also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage or FMAP) for certain territories, and
the pay freeze for certain senior officials and political appointees in the executive branch.
People & committees
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D–CT
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 117-70.
Became Public Law No: 117-70.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate, under the order of 12/2/2021, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 28. Record Vote Number: 477.
Senate roll call 477 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 12/2/2021, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 28. Record Vote Number: 477.
Senate roll call 477 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8904-8906)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 400).
House roll call 400 · Individual votesMs. DeLauro moved to table the motion to reconsider
Mr. Evans moved to reconsider.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Objection heard.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 212 (Roll no. 399). (text: CR H6872-6873)
House roll call 399 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 212 (Roll no. 399).(text: CR H6872-6873)
House roll call 399 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 398).
House roll call 398 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mr. Calvert moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H6889)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6119.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6119 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for suspension authority through January 21, 2021.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 829. (consideration: CR H6872-6891)
Rule H. Res. 829 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 829 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6119 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Rule provides for suspension authority through January 21, 2021.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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