Bill > HR1968

This bill provides continuing appropriations and extensions for various government programs and activities through September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. * **Continuing Appropriations for FY 2025:** This bill essentially continues funding for most federal agencies and programs at their Fiscal Year 2024 levels. It does not specify a total dollar amount but rather refers to the levels provided in previous appropriations Acts for FY 2024. These funds are generally available through September 30, 2025. * **Department of Agriculture:** Specific funding levels are set for various programs, including $1,214,009,000 for the Food Safety and Inspection Service, $516,070,000 for the Commodity Assistance Program, and $7,597,000,000 for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). * **Department of Commerce:** Funding is allocated for the National Institute of Standards and Technology ($857,159,000 for Scientific and Technical Research and Services and $87,758,000 for Construction of Research Facilities) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ($4,408,986,000 for Operations, Research and Facilities). * **Department of Justice:** Appropriations include $2,000,033,000 for State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance and $417,168,839 for Community Oriented Policing Services Programs. * **Department of Defense:** Significant appropriations are made for military personnel across all branches, including Army ($51,181,397,000), Navy ($38,813,378,000), Marine Corps ($16,151,382,000), Air Force ($37,023,437,000), and Space Force ($1,312,347,000). Operation and Maintenance accounts also receive substantial funding, with over $57 billion for the Army and over $73 billion for the Navy. Additionally, $8 billion is appropriated for U.S. military operations, force protection, and deterrence led by specific commands. * **Department of Homeland Security:** Funding is provided for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ($9,986,542,000), the Transportation Security Administration ($10,614,968,000), and the Coast Guard ($10,415,271,000). The Disaster Relief Fund receives $22,510,000,000. * **Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies:** Appropriations include significant amounts for the Bureau of Land Management ($1,294,766,000), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ($1,475,353,000), National Park Service ($2,894,424,000 for Operation of the National Park System), and the Environmental Protection Agency ($756,073,000 for Science and Technology and $3,195,028,000 for Environmental Programs and Management). * **Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education:** Funding is allocated for various programs, including $7,597,000,000 for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) under the Food and Nutrition Service. The Social Security Administration receives $14,127,978,000 for Limitation on Administrative Expenses. * **Health Extenders and Medicare Provisions:** This division extends various public health programs, including community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and teaching health centers. It also extends several Medicare provisions, such as increased inpatient hospital payment adjustments for low-volume hospitals, the Medicare-dependent hospital program, and add-on payments for ambulance services. Telehealth flexibilities are also extended. * **Medicaid Provisions:** This division delays reductions in Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments. * **Legislative Branch:** Funding is provided for the Senate ($189,200,000 for Contingent Expenses—Inquiries and Investigations, and $607,400,000 for Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account) and the House of Representatives ($1,878,346,000 for Salaries and Expenses, and $850,000,000 for Members’ Representational Allowances). * **Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies:** Significant appropriations are made for military construction projects across various branches of the armed forces, totaling billions of dollars. The Department of Veterans Affairs receives substantial funding for Medical Services ($75,039,000,000 for FY 2026), Medical Community Care ($34,000,000,000 for FY 2026), and Compensation and Pensions ($227,242,064,000 for FY 2026). * **Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs:** Funding is provided for various international programs and contributions, including $1,234,144,000 for Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities. * **Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies:** Appropriations include $3,176,250,000 for the Federal Aviation Administration's Facilities and Equipment, $3,430,000,000 for the Community Development Fund, and $32,041,000,000 for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. * **Other Matters:** This division includes extensions for various programs and authorities, such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program, protection of facilities from unmanned aircraft, and extensions related to fentanyl-related substances. All appropriations made by this division are available through September 30, 2025, unless otherwise specified. The bill also includes provisions that prevent the initiation or resumption of projects or activities specifically prohibited in fiscal year 2024.

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