Continuing Appropriations Ext. (H. J. Res. 75)

Summary

Keeps the government funded until March 15, 2022, and also extends a temporary rule about fentanyl-like drugs to prevent a government shutdown.

What problem does this solve?

Without new funding, the government would shut down, and a temporary order controlling dangerous fentanyl-like drugs would expire. This law provides more time for budget talks by extending government funding and the fentanyl order to March 15, 2022.

What does this law do?

Extends government funding deadline

Changes the end date for government funding from the previous deadline to March 15, 2022, to prevent a shutdown.

Extends fentanyl drug scheduling order

Changes the expiration date for the temporary order on fentanyl-related substances to March 15, 2022.

Increases specific appropriation

Increases the amount in section 163 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 from $300,000,000 to $500,000,000.

Who does this affect?

Federal government employees
General public using federal services
Law enforcement agencies

What is the real world impact?

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Prevents a government shutdown

Provides temporary funding for government operations, giving lawmakers more time to negotiate and pass a full-year budget without interrupting federal services.

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Maintains control over fentanyl-like drugs

Extends a temporary order that allows law enforcement to treat fentanyl-related substances as highly controlled drugs, which helps in combating the opioid crisis.

When does this start?

This law sets new deadlines for government funding and a drug control order, which are detailed below.

New government funding deadline

Government operations are funded through March 15, 2022.

New fentanyl order deadline

The temporary order for scheduling fentanyl-related substances is extended to March 15, 2022.