Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act
Latest action (1 Oct 2020): Became Public Law No: 116-159.
What this bill does
H.R. 8337, the "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act," is a stopgap funding bill that keeps the federal government operating after the start of fiscal year 2021. Its main provision (Division A) continues federal agency funding generally at fiscal year 2020 levels and terms, rather than passing full-year appropriations bills, through December 11, 2020, with some specific adjustments—such as funding levels for the 2020 Census, Navy submarine procurement, Small Business Administration loan programs, and a Presidential Transition/Inauguration allowance. Other divisions extend expiring programs and authorities, including surface transportation programs, various public health, Medicare, and Medicaid provisions, nutrition and commodity programs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stabilization funding, the U.S. Parole Commission, antitrust penalty provisions, and several Department of Veterans Affairs health, benefits, and homelessness authorities.
The bill affects federal agencies and the programs they administer, along with the individuals and organizations that rely on them—such as farmers, small businesses seeking SBA loans, veterans, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, recipients of nutrition assistance, and immigration applicants. It largely avoids disruptions that would occur if funding or program authorizations lapsed.
The bill was introduced on September 22, 2020, passed Congress, and was signed into law by the President on October 1, 2020, becoming enacted before the prior fiscal year's funding and various program authorizations expired.
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Official summary
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act
This bill provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies and extends expiring programs that address health care, surface transportation, agriculture, veterans benefits, and other issues.
DIVISION A--CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021
This division provides continuing FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies through December 11, 2020.
It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2021 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2021 begins on October 1, 2020.
The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2020 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations to various programs.
(Sec. 101) This section provides FY2021 appropriations to federal agencies for continuing projects or activities at the levels and under the conditions included in specified FY2020 appropriations Acts. It also specifies exceptions and extends several immigration-related programs and authorities.
Timeline
1 Oct 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-159.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8337 do?
- H.R. 8337, the "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act," is a stopgap funding bill that keeps the federal government operating after the start of fiscal year 2021. Its main provision (Division A) continues federal agency funding generally at fiscal year 2020 levels and terms, rather than passing full-year appropriations bills, through December 11, 2020, with some specific adjustments—such as funding levels for the 2020 Census, Navy submarine procurement, Small Business Administration loan programs, and a Presidential Transition/Inauguration allowance. Other divisions extend expiring programs and authorities, including surface transportation programs, various public health, Medicare, and Medicaid provisions, nutrition and commodity programs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stabilization funding, the U.S. Parole Commission, antitrust penalty provisions, and several Department of Veterans Affairs health, benefits, and homelessness authorities. The bill affects federal agencies and the programs they administer, along with the individuals and organizations that rely on them—such as farmers, small businesses seeking SBA loans, veterans, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, recipients of nutrition assistance, and immigration applicants. It largely avoids disruptions that would occur if funding or program authorizations lapsed. The bill was introduced on September 22, 2020, passed Congress, and was signed into law by the President on October 1, 2020, becoming enacted before the prior fiscal year's funding and various program authorizations expired.
- Has H.R. 8337 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 8337 has been enacted. Status last updated 1 Oct 2020.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8337?
- H.R. 8337 was sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8337?
- Became Public Law No: 116-159. (1 Oct 2020).
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