Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act
Jan 19, 2024
Jan 19, 2024
Summary
Extends funding for federal government operations to prevent a shutdown, giving lawmakers more time to agree on a full-year budget.
What problem does this solve?
Congress did not pass the yearly spending bills on time, which risked a government shutdown and would have stopped many federal services. This law provides short-term funding to keep the government open while budget talks continue.
What does this law do?
Extends government funding with two deadlines
Prevents a government shutdown by extending funding for some agencies until March 1, 2024, and for others until March 8, 2024.
Continues funding for key health programs
Extends funding until March 8, 2024, for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and special diabetes programs.
Provides funding for nuclear weapons activities
Allows up to $760 million for the National Nuclear Security Administration's weapons activities to prevent layoffs related to the Uranium Processing Facility project.
Ensures funding for aviation safety and operations
Allows the Federal Aviation Administration to access funds needed for pay raises, hiring air traffic controllers, and maintaining safety oversight.
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Delaying certain disproportionate share payment cuts
Delays cuts to hospital and physician payments
Postpones scheduled reductions in Medicaid payments to hospitals that serve many low-income patients and extends a Medicare payment adjustment for physicians.
Extends provisions for Pacific Island nations
Continues certain provisions of the Compacts of Free Association with Micronesia and the Marshall Islands until March 8, 2024.
Extends counter-drone authorities
Extends the authority for the Department of Homeland Security to counter threats from unmanned aircraft systems (drones) until March 9, 2024.
Continues child and family services programs
Extends funding through March 8, 2024, for programs related to child and family services, sexual risk avoidance education, and personal responsibility education.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
- Recipients of federal health and social services
- Hospitals and healthcare providers
What is the real world impact?
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Prevents a government shutdown
Keeps federal agencies and services running by providing temporary funding. This avoids the disruption that a shutdown would cause to the public and the economy.
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Postpones difficult budget decisions
Allows Congress to delay making tough choices about long-term spending priorities. This can lead to a cycle of short-term fixes instead of a stable, full-year budget.
When does this start?
This law extends government funding and various programs with deadlines on March 1, March 8, and March 9, 2024.
First funding deadline
Funding for agencies covered under the Agriculture, Energy and Water, Military Construction-VA, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills is extended until March 1, 2024.
Second funding deadline
Funding for all other federal government agencies is extended until March 8, 2024.
Health and human services program extensions
Funding for community health centers, diabetes programs, and child and family services is extended until March 8, 2024.
Medicaid and Medicare payment extensions
A delay on Medicaid DSH payment cuts and an extension of the Medicare work geographic index floor are effective until March 9, 2024.