Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Sep 30, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2114
Became law: Sep 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2114
Became law: Sep 30, 2022
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Summary
Keeps the government running until December 16, 2022, and gives extra money to help Ukraine, support disaster recovery, and fund other programs.
What problem does this solve?
The government's funding was about to run out, which would cause a shutdown, and Ukraine needed more help to defend itself against Russia. This law provides temporary money to keep government agencies open and gives billions of dollars in military and economic aid to Ukraine.
What does this law do?
Provides temporary government funding
Funds federal agencies to continue operations through December 16, 2022, generally at the same levels as the previous fiscal year, preventing a government shutdown.
Allocates military and security aid for Ukraine
Appropriates over $7 billion to the Department of Defense for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, replacement of U.S. military stocks, and other military support for Ukraine and allied nations.
Gives economic support to Ukraine
Provides $4.5 billion in direct financial support to the Government of Ukraine to help it continue providing basic services to its citizens.
Establishes fire assistance for New Mexico victims
Creates the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act, providing $2.5 billion to compensate individuals and entities for injuries and property loss from the fire started by the U.S. Forest Service.
Reauthorizes FDA user fees
Extends the authority for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect user fees from companies for the review of prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilars until 2027.
Funds low-income energy assistance
Appropriates an additional $1 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help families with energy costs.
Provides disaster recovery funds
Appropriates $2 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for areas affected by major disasters that occurred in 2021 or 2022.
Extends various veterans' programs
Extends numerous Department of Veterans Affairs authorities related to health care, benefits, and services for homeless veterans, mostly through September 30, 2024.
Extends health and human services programs
Temporarily extends several health and human services programs, including maternal and child health programs and Medicare hospital payment adjustments, through December 16, 2022.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees and contractors
- Ukrainian citizens and military
- Victims of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire
What is the real world impact?
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Prevents a government shutdown
Provides temporary funding, known as a continuing resolution, to keep federal agencies operating and avoid a lapse in government services and employee paychecks.
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Provides urgent aid to Ukraine
Allocates billions of dollars in military and economic support for Ukraine to help it defend against the Russian invasion and maintain government functions.
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Bundles popular and necessary items to ensure passage
Combines essential government funding with broadly supported aid for Ukraine and disaster relief, making it more likely that the entire package will pass Congress quickly.
When does this start?
The law provides temporary government funding through December 16, 2022, with other provisions having various effective dates.
Government funding deadline
Appropriations for continuing government operations are available until December 16, 2022.
FDA user fee authorization
The authority for the FDA to collect user fees for drugs and medical devices is extended to be effective until October 1, 2027.
Veterans Affairs program extensions
Many Veterans Affairs programs, such as copayment collections and homeless veteran services, are extended to September 30, 2024.
Fire victim claims deadline
Victims of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire must submit claims within two years after the claims process regulations are finalized.