Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a laddered continuing resolution (CR), the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (H.R. 6363) to avert a government shutdown and keep the federal government funded into 2024. It is a two-tiered CR that funds the departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Energy, Veterans Affairs and Agriculture through January 19, 2024. All other federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, are funded through February 2, 2024.

“The Federal Managers Association is relieved the House acted in a bipartisan manner to keep the government funded and prevent a shutdown as we approach the holiday season,” FMA National President Craig Carter said in a statement. “It will keep America’s hard working federal employees on the job, ensuring Americans will continue to receive the vital services they provide.”

“While we support this short-term Band-Aid . . . I need to reiterate that CRs hinder the ability of the government and the military to plan for the fiscal year ahead,” Carter continued. “They reduce our buying power and increase costs to taxpayers and the government. As a result of the uncertainty a CR creates, billions of dollars are wasted. We are disappointed Congress once again has to rely on a CR to keep the government running.”

“Providing regular appropriations is critical to enabling federal workers and agencies to carry out their crucial missions on behalf of the American people,” Carter concluded.

We will continue to closely monitor all developments related to FY2024 funding and keep you apprised.