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H.R. 9494 118th Congress House

Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025

Official title: Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 9, 2024 Introduced by: Clay Higgins Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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Sep 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9494, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 18, 2024
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 220, 2 Present (Roll no. 431).
Sep 18, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214 (Roll no. 430).
Sep 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5373-5374)
Sep 18, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 18, 2024
Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H5370)
Sep 18, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9494.
Sep 18, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 18, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5358-5370; text: CR H5358-5363)
Sep 10, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1430 passed House.
Sep 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 9, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 9, 2024
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 18, 2024 House · vote #431 On Passage Failed 202–220 See who voted →
Sep 18, 2024 House · vote #430 On Motion to Recommit Failed 209–214 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

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HAMDT 1,197 – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1430, the amendment printed in Part D of House Report 118-656 is conside… Agreed to Sep 18, 2024
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 Latest action September 18, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025

This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies, provides emergency funding for disaster relief, extends various expiring programs and authorities, and modifies voter registration requirements for federal elections.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of March 28, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2025 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2025 begins on October 1, 2024. 

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2024 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the bill provides (1) additional funding to the Department of Defense (DOD) for the Virginia Class Submarine program, and (2) emergency funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Disaster Relief Fund.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

  • the National Flood Insurance Program,
  • the Department of Agriculture's Livestock Mandatory Reporting program,
  • DOD's authority to use funds for certain military construction projects, and
  • the authority for states to use timber sale revenues received under Good Neighbor Agreements. 

The bill also prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. 

 

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1430 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1398) to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes…
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Cole, Tom
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