Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Latest action (23 Mar 2018): Became Public Law No: 115-141.
What this bill does
This is H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, which was signed into law on March 23, 2018. It is an omnibus spending package that funds most of the federal government for fiscal year 2018 (ending September 30, 2018) by combining twelve separate annual appropriations bills into one act, covering agencies such as the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, Interior, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Veterans Affairs, along with the legislative branch and District of Columbia. Beyond setting spending levels, the bill also includes additional policy divisions addressing matters such as airport funding extensions, immigration program extensions, flood insurance, wildfire suppression funding, background-check system improvements (Fix NICS), school violence prevention, small-business lending, and various tax and technical provisions.
The bill affects nearly every federal agency and program funded through discretionary appropriations, as well as the millions of individuals, states, businesses, and organizations that receive federal grants, contracts, research funding, or services from these agencies. It also includes specific provisions, such as freezing cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress for fiscal year 2018 and authorizing a one-time payment to the heir of a deceased Representative.
Having been passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, the bill is fully enacted and its provisions are now in effect; no further congressional action is required for it to take effect.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Highlights:
This bill provides FY2018 appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of FY2018. The bill also provides additional Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
The bill extends several expiring programs, including:
• several immigration programs,
• the National Flood Insurance Program,
• federal aviation programs and taxes,
• pesticide registration fees,
• the Generalized System of Preferences,
Timeline
23 Mar 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-141.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1625 do?
- This is H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, which was signed into law on March 23, 2018. It is an omnibus spending package that funds most of the federal government for fiscal year 2018 (ending September 30, 2018) by combining twelve separate annual appropriations bills into one act, covering agencies such as the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, Interior, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Veterans Affairs, along with the legislative branch and District of Columbia. Beyond setting spending levels, the bill also includes additional policy divisions addressing matters such as airport funding extensions, immigration program extensions, flood insurance, wildfire suppression funding, background-check system improvements (Fix NICS), school violence prevention, small-business lending, and various tax and technical provisions. The bill affects nearly every federal agency and program funded through discretionary appropriations, as well as the millions of individuals, states, businesses, and organizations that receive federal grants, contracts, research funding, or services from these agencies. It also includes specific provisions, such as freezing cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress for fiscal year 2018 and authorizing a one-time payment to the heir of a deceased Representative. Having been passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, the bill is fully enacted and its provisions are now in effect; no further congressional action is required for it to take effect.
- Has H.R. 1625 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 1625 has been enacted. Status last updated 23 Mar 2018.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1625?
- H.R. 1625 was sponsored by Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] (R-CA), with 40 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1625?
- Became Public Law No: 115-141. (23 Mar 2018).
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