Continuing Appropriations and Health Extenders Act of 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641.
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Dec 13, 2022
Continuing Appropriations and Health Extenders Act of 2022
This bill provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through February 3, 2023.
It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2023 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 16, 2022.
The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several health programs.
Source last updated: Dec 5, 2025. Consult Congress.gov for the current record.
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