Bill · S. 924· Senate(119-S-924)
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25.
- Sponsored by
- Patty Murray
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025," provides funding and extensions for various federal programs. It extends continuing appropriations through April 11, 2025, and includes specific funding for Navy shipbuilding and various prior year programs. The legislation also allocates money for FEMA disaster relief, the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation, and a payment to a beneficiary in Texas. Additionally, it extends numerous health-related programs, Medicare provisions, and human services through the spring of 2025.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
Appropriates $750,000,000 for the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Extends Medicare provisions and outreach for older Americans.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
Provides funding for the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation and Special Diabetes Programs for Indians.
The opposite
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?-1
The bill reduces the Medicare Improvement Fund, which may impact future accessibility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Disaster Relief Funding: The bill appropriates $750,000,000 for the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund to be used for major disasters (Section 172).
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Support for Tribal Relations: An appropriation of $1,650,000 is provided for the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation to carry out responsibilities under the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974 (Section 173).
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Community Health Extensions: Funding is extended for Community Health Centers, the National Health Service Corps, and Teaching Health Centers (Section 2101).
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Diabetes Program Support: The bill extends funding for both Special Diabetes Programs for Type I Diabetes and Special Diabetes Programs for Indians (Section 2102).
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Increased Medicare and Healthcare Access: The bill extends various Medicare provisions, including telehealth flexibilities, acute hospital care at home, and coverage for oral antiviral drugs (Sections 2117, 2118, and 2119).
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Human Services and Family Support: Funding is extended for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education, Personal Responsibility Education, and Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (Sections 2131, 2132, and 2133).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Naval Shipbuilding Costs: The bill allows for up to $1,930,024,000 to be used to fund cost increases for various prior year shipbuilding programs (Section 171).
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Reduction in Medicare Improvement Fund: The bill amends the Medicare Improvement Fund by reducing the amount from $1,251,000,000 to $1,018,000,000 (Section 2120).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For People With Disabilities-1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+2Increases Affordable Care Act Support+2Increases Medicare Funding+2Increases Medicaid Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 3/11/2025
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25.
- 3/10/2025
- Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Introduced in Senate
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