Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act
Feb 18, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 15
Became law: Feb 18, 2022
Feb 18, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 15
Became law: Feb 18, 2022
Summary
Keeps the government open by extending funding and provides emergency money for issues like the water contamination in Hawaii.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. government's funding was about to expire, which would have forced a shutdown of many services. This act provides temporary money to keep the government running, giving lawmakers more time to agree on a full-year budget.
What does this law do?
Extends government funding
Changes the end date for the temporary government funding from February 18, 2022, to March 11, 2022, preventing a shutdown.
Provides funding for Hawaii water contamination
Appropriates $350 million to the Department of Defense to address drinking water contamination from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii.
Funds Columbia Class Submarine program
Allows the Department of Defense to spend money at a faster rate, up to $1.6 billion, for the Columbia Class Submarine program.
Extends temporary ban on fentanyl-related drugs
Continues the government's temporary power to classify fentanyl-related substances as illegal drugs until March 11, 2022.
Extends increased health funding for territories
Continues a higher rate of federal funding for Medicaid (FMAP) for certain U.S. territories until March 11, 2022.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
- Military personnel in Hawaii
- Residents of U.S. territories
What is the real world impact?
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Prevents a government shutdown
Provides temporary funding to keep federal agencies and services operating, avoiding the widespread disruption that a shutdown would cause for the public and government workers.
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Addresses urgent funding needs
Allocates specific funds for immediate problems, such as the drinking water contamination at the Red Hill facility in Hawaii, that cannot wait for the full-year budget to be passed.
When does this start?
This law extends government funding and several other provisions until March 11, 2022.
Red Hill Expense Reporting
Starting 30 days after the law passed, the Secretary of Defense must report every 30 days on spending to address the Red Hill water disruption.
Red Hill Improvement Fund Reporting
Starting 60 days after the law passed, the Secretary of Defense must report every 30 days on spending to remove fuel and improve the Red Hill facility.
Notification of Red Hill Fund Transfers
The Secretary of Defense must notify Congress at least 15 days before transferring any of the $100 million provided for Red Hill improvements.