McCollum Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the House passed the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023:

"I voted for the Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government operating through December 16 because Congress has a responsibility to provide the services Americans rely on," Rep. McCollum said. "The bill also provides important support to the Ukrainian people in their fight for their democracy. The House has been waiting for months for the Senate to pass the 12 Appropriations bills to fully fund the government for Fiscal Year 2023. I urge my colleagues to come to the negotiating table to deliver a funding package that invests in the American people."

Background:

Divisions A and B of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023:

• Extend funding for vital federal agencies, including education, health, housing, and public safety programs, through December 16. This continued funding grows opportunity through early childhood education, invests in our schools and high-quality job training programs, provides critical nutrition assistance and affordable housing opportunities, secures our nation, and supports our veterans.
• Funding to help families and small businesses get back on their feet and rebuild from natural disasters while repairing damage to critical infrastructure.
• Include language that allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to obligate up to the full year amount available under the continuing resolution for the Disaster Relief Fund if needed to respond to declared disasters such as Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and a severe storm, flooding, and landslides in Alaska.
• Provide $12.35 billion in assistance related to Ukraine, including training, equipment, weapons, logistics support, and direct financial support for the government of Ukraine.

In addition, the legislation carries authorizing divisions related to the Food and Drug Administration and other authorizing extensions.

A detailed, section-by-section summary is here. The full text of the legislation is here.

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