American Relief Act, 2025
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Plain-language summary
The American Relief Act, 2025 (H.R. 10515) was introduced as a legislative vehicle to provide further continuing appropriations for the federal government through March 14, 2025. The bill aimed to prevent a government shutdown by extending funding for federal agencies and programs. Additionally, it included provisions for disaster relief and the extension of various public health and agricultural programs. The bill failed to pass the House of Representatives on December 19, 2024, after failing to meet the two-thirds majority required under suspension of the rules.
Potential impact: The bill would have affected federal employees, government contractors, and recipients of federal services by preventing a lapse in government funding. It also would have impacted disaster-stricken regions by providing emergency financial assistance and extended the federal government's borrowing authority.
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Bill Highlights
- Appropriates funding for federal government operations through March 14, 2025
- Provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief under the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
- Extends the federal debt limit through January 20, 2027
- Extends various agricultural programs
- Authorizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program
- Provides authority for the protection of specific facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft
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Charles (Chuck) Edwards
R-NC · Dist. 11
Tom Cole
R-OK · Dist. 4