12/02/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/02/2021 08:50
House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today introduced the short-term Further Extending Government Funding Act, which continues government funding through February 18. It makes minimal changes to address the most urgent of needs during the period of the Continuing Resolution and provides $7 billion to continue supporting Afghanistan evacuees after the end of 20 years of war.
"For months, Republicans have refused to negotiate on government funding and, in fact, have not even presented an offer of their own. Because Democrats take responsibility for the needs of American families, I have introduced the Further Extending Government Funding Act. It continues current funding and policy with only minimal changes, creating incentives for both sides to negotiate. While I wish the February 18 end date were earlier, this agreement allows the appropriations process to move forward toward a final funding agreement which addresses the needs of the American people," Chair DeLauro said. "Instead of short-term funding patches like this, working families, small businesses, veterans, and our military need the certainty that comes with passing an omnibus. Republicans must join us for bipartisan, bicameral negotiations to resolve our differences and keep government working for the people."An omnibus with bicameral, bipartisan support is the only option that meets the needs of the American people:
The legislation, H.R. 6119, is expected to be considered in the House today. A detailed, section-by-section summary is here. The full text of the legislation is here.