On December 20, the U.S. House and Senate passed a second Continuing Resolution (CR; H.R. 10545) to extend federal spending and avert a government shutdown through March 14, 2025. The bipartisan CR passed with overwhelming support just hours before the first stopgap measure was set to expire. While the CR did not reauthorize Secure Rural Schools (SRS), it includes various policy highlights that impact counties.
Despite the absence of specific county priorities like workforce and reentry services, the CR paves the way for further negotiations on FY 2025 spending bills and county funding priorities. Additionally, the House and Senate Budget Committees have initiated the budget reconciliation process, aiming to enact policy priorities even without bipartisan support. NACo’s County Countdown provides regular updates on key federal policy advocacy items that affect counties and intergovernmental partnerships.
For more information on the status of federal spending bills, budget resolutions, and key advocacy items at the county level, visit the National Association of Counties website and stay informed on the latest developments in government funding and policy decisions.
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