Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Sep 30, 2023
Sep 30, 2023
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Summary
Keeps the government open by providing temporary money for federal agencies and continues several important programs for a short time.
What problem does this solve?
The government was about to run out of money because new spending laws for the year were not passed. This act gives the government temporary funding to stay open until November 17, 2023, preventing a shutdown.
What does this law do?
Provides temporary government funding
Funds government agencies at the previous year's levels to continue operations and avoid a shutdown. This funding is set to last until November 17, 2023.
Appropriates $16 billion for disaster relief
Provides an additional $16 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Disaster Relief Fund to respond to major disasters.
Extends Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authority
Continues the FAA's operating authority and related aviation taxes through December 31, 2023. This includes funding for airport improvements and air traffic control.
Extends the National Flood Insurance Program
Continues the authority for the National Flood Insurance Program to issue and renew flood insurance policies until November 17, 2023.
Extends key public health programs
Continues funding until November 17, 2023, for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, teaching health centers, and special diabetes programs.
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Animal drug and animal generic drug user fee amendments
Reauthorizes animal drug user fees
Reauthorizes and updates the programs that allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect fees from animal drug companies to fund the review of their products through fiscal year 2028.
Continues higher pay for wildland firefighters
Makes funds available to continue paying federal wildland firefighters a base salary increase that was previously authorized.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government employees
- U.S. residents relying on federal services
- Disaster-affected communities
What is the real world impact?
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Prevents a government shutdown
Provides temporary funding to keep federal agencies operating and ensures government employees are paid. This avoids the economic and social disruption that a government shutdown would cause.
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Acts as a temporary fix
Uses a short-term solution to avoid a shutdown instead of passing a full-year budget. This delays major funding decisions and creates another deadline, which could lead to another crisis in the near future.
When does this start?
Provides government funding and extends most programs until November 17, 2023, though some programs have different end dates.
Government Funding Deadline
All temporary appropriations to fund government agencies will expire on November 17, 2023.
FAA Authorization Deadline
The extension of authority for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its related taxes ends on December 31, 2023.
Public Health Program Extensions
Funding for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and special diabetes programs is extended until November 17, 2023.
National Flood Insurance Program Extension
The authority for the National Flood Insurance Program is extended until November 17, 2023.
Animal Drug User Fee Reauthorization
The user fee programs for animal drugs are reauthorized for a five-year period, covering fiscal years 2024 through 2028.