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117-hr-1437117th CongressWALLET
Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
Sponsored By: Representative Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Became Law
Summary
Keeps federal programs running temporarily by extending authorities and deadlines through late December 2022. It also makes targeted funding adjustments, extends health and FDA programs, suspends a limited cybersecurity provision during the covered period, and creates a new federal framework for precipitation science.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
13 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
One‑time $174,000 payment to beneficiary
For fiscal year 2023, $174,000 is paid from the U.S. Treasury to Colette Wallace McEachin, as beneficiary of the late Representative A. Donald McEachin.
Keep child welfare and home visits running
The law keeps Part B, Title IV child welfare services operating through December 23, 2022, using FY2022 rules and needed funds. It also keeps maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting programs running through December 23, 2022, funded at a pro rata share of FY2022. Families can keep receiving services during this period.
Short-term help for Medicare hospitals
The law extends higher inpatient payments for low‑volume hospitals through December 24, 2022. It also extends the Medicare‑dependent hospital program through December 24, 2022. HHS may carry this out by program guidance. This helps hospitals that rely on Medicare and the patients who use them.
One‑week boost to territory Medicaid match
The law extends the higher federal Medicaid match for U.S. territories through December 23, 2022. This keeps more federal funding flowing to territorial Medicaid programs for that extra week.
Keep funding tool for trafficking victims
The court special assessment that supports the Domestic Trafficking Victims’ Fund continues through December 23, 2022. Courts may collect it from certain defendants during that week.
NOAA to update rain and flood data
NOAA must seek an agreement with the National Academies within 90 days to study precipitation and probable maximum precipitation. $1.5 million is authorized for the study. The Academies must report within 24 months of the agreement. NOAA must publish national guidance within 2 years after the report and update it at least every 10 years. NOAA must make the data public and preserve it.
Indian Health moratorium extended one week
The Indian Health Service moratorium remains in effect through December 24, 2022. Existing rules stay in place during this period.
Short‑term FDA drug and device support
The law provides short‑term funding through December 23, 2022: $1.38 million for the Critical Path partnership, $5.753 million for Best Pharmaceuticals for Children, $6.904 million for Orphan Drug grants, and $1.611 million for Pediatric Device Consortia. It also extends several FDA rules and programs through December 23 or 24, 2022, including humanitarian device incentives, the single‑enantiomer drug rule, device inspections, third‑party device review, and generic drug reporting.
Short extensions for FCC and CFTC work
The law extends FCC auction authority through December 23, 2022. It also extends the CFTC Customer Protection Fund expenses account through December 23, 2022. These keep market oversight activities running for one more week.
One‑week pause of a cybersecurity rule
The law suspends a federal cybersecurity requirement through December 23, 2022. Covered systems are not subject to that rule during this period.
Small cut to Medicare improvement fund
The law reduces the Medicare Improvement Fund by $30 million. The new total is $7.278 billion, down from $7.308 billion. This change takes effect upon enactment.
Parole law timeline extended by 53 days
For certain parole rules, every “35 years” reference now means “35 years and 53 days.” This changes timing for cases handled under that law.
Costs not counted on budget scorecards
The law keeps this division’s budget effects off certain PAYGO and other budget scorecards. Scorekeepers do not record these costs under those rules.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
TX • D
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
FL • D
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Sponsored 2/26/2021
Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/1/2021
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
FL • D
Sponsored 3/23/2021
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/23/2021
Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/23/2021
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
NH • D
Sponsored 5/4/2021
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31]
CA • D
Sponsored 5/13/2021
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
TN • D
Sponsored 5/17/2021
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
PA • D
Sponsored 11/2/2021
Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
OK • R
Sponsored 11/12/2021
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Sponsored 11/12/2021
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Sponsored 11/15/2021
Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]
MI • R
Sponsored 11/15/2021
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
OR • D
Sponsored 11/16/2021
Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]
NM • D
Sponsored 11/18/2021
Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-8]
MI • D
Sponsored 11/23/2021
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
IL • D
Sponsored 12/9/2021
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
MO • D
Sponsored 3/7/2022
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 3/15/2022
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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