Here is What is Included in the American Relief Act 2025 (H.R. 10545)

In a significant move to prevent a government shutdown, the U. S. House of Representatives approved a continuing resolution (CR) late on Friday. This resolution secures funding for federal agencies until March 14, 2025. It passed with a vote of 366-34 and now requires Senate approval and the President's signature to become law. More Democrats voted for the bill compared to Republicans, with the tally being 196 to 170.

The appropriations in the bill are categorized as follows:

Division A: Continuing Appropriations

This part continues government funding until March 14, 2025, to keep crucial federal programs running. Key funding includes $90 million for emergency planning in Washington D. C. , of which $50 million is for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will receive $625 million to support its acquisition schedule. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) gets $16. 668 million for cybersecurity upgrades. The Defense sector receives $5. 996 billion for Columbia Class Submarine construction, an additional $2. 922 billion for related activities, and $5. 691 billion for Virginia Class Submarine production. The Treasury Department will allocate $908,000 for terrorism and financial intelligence, and funds are also included for educational support.

Division B: Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations

This division is aimed at addressing the damage caused by natural disasters from 2023-2024, with billions allocated for recovery. It includes $30. 78 billion for agriculture disaster relief, with specific amounts designated for livestock losses, economic assistance, crop insurance reimbursements, and molasses testing. Other funding includes $828 million for restoring conservation projects, $356. 535 million for rehabilitating forests, and $920 million for watershed restoration. There are additional funds for rural infrastructure recovery, emergency food aid infrastructure, flood mitigation, and support for fisheries affected by disasters.

Division C: Public Health and Medicare

Healthcare provisions include extensions for rural hospital funding, telehealth programs, and coverage for oral antiviral drugs. Continued funding is provided for Community Health Centers and National Health Service initiatives, while Medicaid adjustments aim to reverse certain hospital payment cuts.

Division D: Defense and Infrastructure

The Department of Defense will receive $451. 894 million for repairing storm damage and $1. 454 billion for Navy recovery operations. NASA will have $740. 2 million for repairing hurricane-damaged facilities, and the federal prison system will have $64. 795 million for repairs. The U. S. Marshals Service gets $12 million for security improvements, and Veterans Affairs will have funding flexibility for health services during emergencies.

Charlie Kirk commented that the new bill represents a success for conservatives, especially for former President Trump. Kirk noted the bill eliminates undesirable provisions, significantly reduces its length, and includes substantial economic support for disaster-impacted areas.

The full text of the bill (H. R. 10545) can be accessed for more detailed information. Jim Hoft, the author of the report, is the founder and editor of The Gateway Pundit, a conservative news outlet recognized for its accuracy in journalism. 

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