Six months into Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, Congress has finally passed legislation to provide funding until the end of September for agencies and programs under the following appropriations bills: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies.

Attention now turns to the remaining six bills which are still being negotiated by congressional leaders. Funding for agencies and programs under those bills are set to expire on March 22.

Although a partial government shutdown was averted this past week, we must all remain engaged to ensure Congress acts in time and provides the remaining agencies with the funding necessary to meet their missions. We will keep you updated on any developments.