Committee Releases Bill to Keep Government Open, Working for the American People

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The bill is expected to be considered on the House floor next week.

Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "Funding the federal government is a constitutional obligation, and House Republicans are acting to uphold that duty. This straightforward continuing resolution ensures the government remains open and working for Americans. It maintains critical services for our constituents and provides the largest pay raise for our brave junior enlisted heroes since President Reagan. With no poison pills or unrelated riders - the bill is simple: extend funding and certainty for the nation. Democrats have a choice to join us or display their true intentions. Should they choose to vote to shut the government for negotiation leverage and their contempt of President Trump, they are readying to hurt hundreds of millions more. It’s a battle they lost in November, and one the people will continue to see through. Our good-faith efforts provide an immediate solution to the deadline before us."

Key Takeaways 

• Ensures a costly government shutdown does not befall the American people.
• Fully funds core government services.
• Maintains government operations without increasing the spending of taxpayer dollars.
• Upholds responsibilities to our nation’s veterans and ensures full funding for their healthcare services and benefits.
• Enhances defense investments and includes the largest pay raise for junior enlisted troops in over 40 years.
• Supports federal wildland firefighters and their work to protect our communities and public lands.
• Protects Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients from the disruptions and confusion a shutdown will cause.
• Increases funding for air traffic control priorities over FY24.
• The bill fully funds the program that provides important nutrition assistance to mothers, infants, and children. It includes a more than $500M increase for WIC, as requested by the Trump Administration, for a total of $7.6B.
• Safeguards legislation from any poison pills, ensuring a clean CR.

Bill Text
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