Further Extending Government Funding Act
Dec 3, 2021
Statute: 135 Stat. 1499
Became law: Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
Statute: 135 Stat. 1499
Became law: Dec 3, 2021
Summary
Keeps the government running by providing money until February 18, 2022, and gives extra funds to help Afghan allies who have come to the United States.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. government was about to run out of money, which would have shut down many services. This law gives the government temporary funding to stay open while leaders work on a long-term budget.
What does this law do?
Extends government funding
Changes the end date for government funding from December 3, 2021, to February 18, 2022, preventing a government shutdown.
Provides $7 billion for Afghan allies
Gives about $7 billion in emergency funding for 'Operation Allies Welcome' to support Afghan refugees with housing, medical care, and other services.
Funds humanitarian aid through the Department of Defense
Gives $4 billion to the Department of Defense for 'Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid' to support Operation Allies Welcome.
Funds refugee assistance through Health and Human Services
Provides over $1.2 billion for 'Refugee and Entrant Assistance' to help Afghan nationals who have been paroled into the United States.
Funds refugee support through the State Department
Gives $1.2 billion to the 'United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund' for Operation Allies Welcome and relocating at-risk individuals from Afghanistan.
Extends order for fentanyl-related drugs
Continues a temporary order that classifies fentanyl-related substances as controlled drugs until February 18, 2022.
Extends higher medicaid funding for territories
Continues to provide a higher federal matching rate for Medicaid (FMAP) to certain U.S. territories until February 18, 2022.
Who does this affect?
- Afghan refugees and parolees
- Federal government employees and contractors
- U.S. military personnel
What is the real world impact?
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Keeps the government running
Provides temporary money to federal agencies to make sure they can stay open and continue to provide services to the public. This avoids a government shutdown, which can be disruptive and costly.
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Supports Afghan allies
Gives billions of dollars to help Afghan individuals and families who assisted the U.S. and have now relocated to America. This money pays for housing, medical care, and other support services.
When does this start?
This law keeps the government funded until February 18, 2022, and includes other deadlines for reports and program extensions.
Government Funding Deadline
Government funding is extended until February 18, 2022.
Fentanyl Order Extension
The temporary order classifying fentanyl-related substances as controlled drugs is extended until February 18, 2022.
Report on Operation Allies Welcome
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must provide a report on the plan and costs for Operation Allies Welcome by January 15, 2022.