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US HR10545
US HR10545Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 Health Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2025 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025
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Introduced
12/20/2024
12/20/2024
In Committee
12/20/2024
12/20/2024
Crossed Over
12/20/2024
12/20/2024
Passed
12/21/2024
12/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/21/2024
12/21/2024
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill provides continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025 and includes supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and health-related matters.
* **Department of Agriculture:** $30.78 billion for agricultural disaster relief, including losses to crops, livestock, timber, and citrus due to various natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. An additional $220 million is provided for block grants to states for disaster-related agricultural losses. The bill also allocates $7.5 million for the Office of Inspector General for oversight of these funds, $42.5 million for Agricultural Research Service buildings and facilities, $356.5 million for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program, $828 million for the Emergency Conservation Program, and $920 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
* **Department of Commerce:** $1.51 billion for the Economic Development Administration for economic adjustment assistance related to disasters in 2023 and 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration receives $244 million for operations, research, and facilities, and $499 million for procurement, acquisition, and construction, including hurricane hunter aircraft. An additional $300 million is provided for Fisheries Disaster Assistance.
* **Department of Justice:** $12 million for the U.S. Marshals Service for the protection of Supreme Court Justices' residences. The Federal Prison System receives $64.8 million for buildings and facilities related to major disasters.
* **National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):** $740.2 million for construction and environmental compliance and restoration to repair facilities damaged by hurricanes, tropical storms, typhoons, and tornadoes in 2023 and 2024.
* **Department of Defense:** Significant appropriations are made for Operation and Maintenance across various branches (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Defense-Wide, Reserves, National Guard) totaling over $3.6 billion for expenses related to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Procurement accounts receive over $292 million for ammunition and other equipment. Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation accounts receive over $110 million. Military construction for Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army National Guard receives over $1.6 billion for disaster-related expenses. Family housing for Navy and Marine Corps receives over $129 million. The Defense Health Program receives $17.4 million for disaster-related expenses.
* **Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers:** $20 million for investigations, $700 million for construction and rehabilitation of projects damaged by natural disasters, $50 million for the Mississippi River and Tributaries program, and $745 million for Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies.
* **Department of the Interior:** The Bureau of Reclamation receives $74.5 million for water and related resources, including disaster-related expenses. The Bureau of Land Management receives $58.1 million for management of lands and resources affected by natural disasters. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service receives $500 million for construction. The National Park Service receives $50 million for the Historic Preservation Fund and $2.26 billion for construction projects related to disasters. The U.S. Geological Survey receives $2.7 million for surveys, investigations, and research. The Bureau of Indian Affairs receives $17.8 million for operations of Indian programs, and the Bureau of Indian Education receives $153 million for education construction, all related to natural disasters.
* **Department of Energy:** $60 million for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for damages caused by natural disasters. The National Nuclear Security Administration receives $1.88 million for weapons activities and $2.42 million for defense environmental cleanup, both related to hurricane damage.
* **The Judiciary:** $13.6 million for the Supreme Court for protection of Justices' residences.
* **Small Business Administration:** $2.25 billion for the Disaster Loans Program Account, including funds for administrative expenses and oversight.
* **Department of Homeland Security:** The Coast Guard receives $102.5 million for operations and support and $210.2 million for procurement, construction, and improvements, related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and other disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives $29 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund, with $1.5 billion specifically for the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Account. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers receive $14 million for procurement, construction, and improvements.
* **Department of Health and Human Services:** The Administration for Children and Families receives $500 million for Payments to States for the Child Care and Development Block Grant, to address consequences of major disasters and emergencies.
* **Government Accountability Office (GAO):** $10 million for audits and investigations related to disasters.
* **Department of State:** $250 million for the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, for construction.
* **Department of Transportation:** $8.09 billion for the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program, with a 100% Federal share for the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction.
* **Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):** $12.04 billion for the Community Development Fund for disaster recovery, including mitigation, infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization.
* **Health Programs:** The bill extends funding for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and teaching health centers. It also extends special diabetes programs and various national health security programs. Several Medicare provisions are extended, including payment adjustments for low-volume hospitals, the Medicare-dependent hospital program, ambulance service add-on payments, quality measure funding, outreach for low-income programs, the work geographic index floor, telehealth flexibilities, acute hospital care at home waiver authorities, and the temporary inclusion of oral antiviral drugs. Funding for sexual risk avoidance education, personal responsibility education, and family-to-family health information centers are extended. Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payment cuts are addressed.
* **Agricultural Programs:** The bill extends various agricultural programs through September 30, 2025, including commodity programs, dairy programs, and conservation programs.
* **Other Matters:** Provisions related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program, protection from unmanned aircraft, a special assessment, and the National Cybersecurity Protection System are extended. The temporary order for fentanyl-related substances is also extended.
All appropriations designated as emergency requirements are contingent upon the President subsequently designating them as such. The bill covers fiscal year 2025, with some funds remaining available until expended or for specific future fiscal years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 118-158. (on 12/21/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/10545/all-info | 12/21/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr10545/BILLS-118hr10545enr.pdf | 12/30/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr10545/BILLS-118hr10545eh.pdf | 12/21/2024 |
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