Bill > HR5860

This bill provides continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024 and extends various programs and authorities until November 17, 2023. * **Continuing Appropriations for Government Operations:** Funds are appropriated at the same rate as fiscal year 2023 for ongoing projects and activities across numerous federal departments and agencies, including Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Science, Defense, Energy, Water, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Interior, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, State, Foreign Operations, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. Specific adjustments and limitations are noted for certain programs within these departments. * **Department of Defense:** Funds are provided for shipbuilding and conversion, specifically for the procurement of one Columbia Class Submarine, not to exceed $621,270,000. Restrictions are in place to prevent the initiation of new production lines or increases in production rates beyond fiscal year 2023 levels, unless specifically appropriated later. * **Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):** An additional $16,000,000,000 is appropriated to the Disaster Relief Fund for fiscal year 2024, to remain available until expended. Of this amount, $2,000,000 is for audits and investigations, and $15,500,000,000 is for major disasters. * **Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):** Various FAA programs and authorities are extended through December 31, 2023, with specific appropriations for the Airport Improvement Program ($842,076,502), FAA Operations ($2,995,027,322), Air Navigation Facilities and Equipment ($740,273,224), Research, Engineering, and Development ($64,098,360), and Small Community Air Service ($89,191,486 for Essential Air Service and $2,513,661 for airports not receiving sufficient service). * **Health and Human Services:** * The authorization for Community Health Centers, the National Health Service Corps, and Teaching Health Centers that operate Graduate Medical Education programs are extended through November 17, 2023, with specific appropriations for each. * Funding for Special Diabetes Programs for Type I Diabetes and for Indians with Diabetes are extended through November 17, 2023, with $19,726,027 appropriated for each. * Authorities related to the National Disaster Medical System, temporary reassignment of state and local personnel during public health emergencies, and national advisory committees are extended through November 17, 2023. * **Medicaid:** The disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payment reductions are delayed, and the Medicaid Improvement Fund (MIF) reduction is adjusted. * **Child and Family Services:** Activities authorized under part B of title IV of the Social Security Act are continued through November 17, 2023. * **Sexual Risk Avoidance and Personal Responsibility Education:** These programs are extended through November 17, 2023, with appropriations based on fiscal year 2023 rates. * **User Fee Reauthorizations:** The bill reauthorizes user fees for animal drugs and generic animal drugs, extending these programs through fiscal year 2028. * **Compact of Free Association:** Activities related to the Compact of Free Association with the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are extended through November 17, 2023.