Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Continuing Resolution 3-19-25

The Continuing Resolution was passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by President Trump. It funds the Federal Government from March 2025 through September 2025. 

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.

https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-passes-hr-1968-full-year-continuing-appropriations-and-extensions-act

The Bill to fund FY October 2025 to September 2026 is in draft in the House. It includes a reduction in Corporate Tax from 21% to 15% and lower Individual Income Taxes.

Oil and Natural Gas Prices are declining. US Tariff threats are resulting in deals being made one country at a time. The goal Is to lower Tariffs to achieve “Reciprocal Trade”. 

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader

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