Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
Dec 23, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4167
Became law: Dec 23, 2022
Dec 23, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4167
Became law: Dec 23, 2022
Summary
Keeps the government open by extending funding until December 30, 2022, and continues several other federal programs for a short time.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. government was about to shut down because its funding was set to expire, and several other important federal programs were also ending. This act provides temporary money to keep the government running until December 30, 2022, and also extends the deadlines for the other expiring programs.
What does this law do?
Extends government funding
Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend federal government funding until December 30, 2022, preventing a shutdown.
Extends FCC auction authority
Continues the Federal Communications Commission's authority to auction electromagnetic spectrum until December 30, 2022.
Extends Domestic Trafficking Victims’ Fund
Extends the special assessment that funds the Domestic Trafficking Victims’ Fund until December 30, 2022.
Extends United States Parole Commission
Extends the operating authority of the United States Parole Commission by changing its expiration from '35 years and 46 days' to '35 years and 60 days'.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
- U.S. taxpayers
- Victims of human trafficking
What is the real world impact?
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Prevents a government shutdown
Provides temporary funding to keep federal agencies operating. This gives lawmakers more time to negotiate a full-year budget without interrupting government services.
When does this start?
This law extends government funding and other key programs until December 30, 2022, with one item extended to December 31, 2022.
Government funding extension
Continuing appropriations for the federal government are extended until December 30, 2022.
FCC auction authority extension
The FCC's authority to conduct spectrum auctions is extended to December 30, 2022.
Trafficking Victims' Fund extension
The special assessment for the Domestic Trafficking Victims’ Fund is extended to December 30, 2022.