House Passes H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The measure was approved by a vote of 217 to 213. 

Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, “The choice before us was simple: you either support keeping the government open and working for the American people - or you want a reckless government shutdown. House Republicans acted to meet the nation’s fiscal deadline. My vote reflects a steadfast commitment to continuing operations for our military, veterans, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, child nutrition, public safety, and other critical services relied on by our constituents. I’m also proud to have supported the largest pay raise for our brave junior enlisted heroes since President Reagan. With no poison pills or unrelated riders - the bill is a straightforward extension of funding and certainty for the nation. We asked for Democrats to join us at the table. Instead, they sat at the joint address, sat on the sidelines, and sat in their general contempt for President Trump. It’s a bit ironic that by rejecting all the priorities this stopgap put forward, they are showing just where they do stand. I ask the Senate to act on this bill quickly and ensure responsible governance.”

Chairman Cole's floor remarks are available here.

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act keeps the government operational and continues support for Americans. A stopgap is never a first choice, but the alternative would have caused harmful disruptions to the priorities the American people voted for and mandated in Washington. Funding the federal government is a constitutional obligation, and House Republicans have acted to uphold that duty.
 

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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