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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 9, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies, provides emergency funding for disaster relief, extends various expiring programs and authorities, and modifies voter registration requirements for federal elections.
Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of March 28, 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 FY2025 begins on October 1, 2024.
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The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2024 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the bill provides (1) additional funding to the Department of Defense (DOD) for the Virginia Class Submarine program, and (2) emergency funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Disaster Relief Fund.
In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including
the National Flood Insurance Program,
the Department of Agriculture's Livestock Mandatory Reporting program,
DOD's authority to use funds for certain military construction projects, and
the authority for states to use timber sale revenues received under Good Neighbor Agreements.
The bill also prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.
People & committees
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · R–LA
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 220, 2 Present (Roll no. 431).
House roll call 431 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 220, 2 Present (Roll no. 431).
House roll call 431 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214 (Roll no. 430).
House roll call 430 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5373-5374)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9494, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H5370)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9494.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5358-5370; text: CR H5358-5363)
Rule H. Res. 1430 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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.
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