HR-6617 : Became Public Law

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations for federal agencies and extends several expiring authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2022 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of March 11, 2022, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.

It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2022 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on February 18, 2022.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2021 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes provisions that address

  • the President's authority to draw down defense articles and services to respond to unforeseen emergencies,
  • procurement of the Columbia-class submarine,
  • the Department of Defense's response to the contamination of drinking water near the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii, and
  • the Department of the Interior's implementation of enterprise cybersecurity safeguards.

The bill also extends several expiring authorities, including

  • the authority for the Department of Health and Human Services to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System,
  • the special assessment under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 on nonindigent people or entities convicted of certain criminal offenses (e.g., sexual abuse and trafficking),
  • the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and
  • the current Medicaid federal matching rate (also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage or FMAP) for certain territories.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-02-18PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-86.Library of Congress
2022-02-18PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-02-18FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-02-18FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-02-17VotePassed Senate, under the order of 2/17/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 27. Record Vote Number: 64.Senate
2022-02-17FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S775-779)Senate
2022-02-17VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 30. Record Vote Number: 60. (CR S765)Senate
2022-02-17FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S757)Senate
2022-02-15FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S703)Senate
2022-02-15FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S703)Senate
2022-02-09CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 267.Senate
2022-02-08CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2022-02-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-02-08VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 272 - 162 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H1052)House floor actions
2022-02-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)House floor actions
2022-02-08FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6617, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Granger demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of passage would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-02-08FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2022-02-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6617.House floor actions
2022-02-08FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3076 and H.R. 6617. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for both bills. H.R. 6617 is being considered under a closed rule and H.R. 3076 is being considered under a structured rule. The resolution provides that H. Con. Res. 69 is considered adopted and provides that for purposes of the joint session to receive the President of the United States on March 1, 2022, former Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners shall not be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto.House floor actions
2022-02-08FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 912. (consideration: CR H1051-1056)House floor actions
2022-02-08FloorRule H. Res. 912 passed House.House floor actions
2022-02-07FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 912 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3076 and H.R. 6617. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for both bills. H.R. 6617 is being considered under a closed rule and H.R. 3076 is being considered under a structured rule. The resolution provides that H. Con. Res. 69 is considered adopted and provides that for purposes of the joint session to receive the President of the United States on March 1, 2022, former Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners shall not be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto.House floor actions
2022-02-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2022-02-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2022-02-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rosa L. DeLauro [D] (CT-3)
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
See Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crimes against children
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Defense spending
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Human trafficking
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Motor fuels
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Sex offenses
  • U.S. territories and protectorates
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply
  • American Samoa
  • Guam
  • Hawaii
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Virgin Islands
  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Health and Human Services

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