Federal government funded through September 2025 under new spending law

What does this do?

HR 1968 keeps all federal departments and agencies funded through the end of fiscal year 2025, which is September 30, 2025. Because Congress did not pass regular spending bills on time, this law fills the gap using mostly the same spending levels as 2024. It also extends several health programs that would otherwise have expired, and includes smaller provisions on drug classification, drone security, and cybersecurity.

Who does it affect?

Federal employees and military service members depend directly on this funding for their paychecks. Seniors on Medicare, low-income families on Medicaid, rural residents using community health centers, and people receiving benefits such as Supplemental Security Income or foster care assistance are also affected.

Why does it matter?

Without this law, federal agencies would have lost funding authority and operations across the government could have been disrupted. Extending health programs prevents lapses in coverage and services for Medicare patients, Medicaid recipients, and users of community health clinics.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Govt funded mostly at 2024 levels
• Defense gets adjusted funding
• $8B extra for military operations