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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.

"As we continue to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, I look forward to continuing to work with Shalanda on funding and policy that creates good-paying jobs, grows opportunity for the middle class, and provides a lifeline for the vulnerable who work hard. I urge the Senate to confirm her again without delay."

“As Appropriators, we understand the importance of passing government funding bills that make our country stronger at home and secure in the world. Over the summer, each of us worked to write appropriations bills that meet the needs of the American people. Now that the Senate has released their versions of these bills, it is time to begin conference negotiations."

"Senator Leahy has been at the forefront of the most important matters facing our nation, from his relentless advocacy for a more humane foreign policy to his work on privacy issues. His leadership on agriculture and environmental issues has helped support family farmers while protecting clean air and water."