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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025. After voting in support of this Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through September 30, 2025, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:

"With President Trump's support, House Republicans passed legislation today to keep the lights on in Washington while we continue our work to rein in wasteful spending, reduce the debt, and deliver the America First agenda. This CR includes no poison pills, no gimmicks, and no outrageous pet projects. The Senate should pass this bill immediately and send it to President Trump's desk."

Specifically, H.R. 1968:

• Maintains government operations without increasing the spending of taxpayer dollars.
• Upholds responsibilities to our nation’s veterans and ensures funding for their health care services and benefits.
• Enhances defense investments and includes the largest pay raise for junior enlisted troops in over 40 years.
• Supports federal wildland firefighters and their work to protect our communities and public lands.
• Protects Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients from the disruptions and confusion a shutdown will cause.
• Increases funding for air traffic control priorities over FY24.
• Funds the program that provides important nutrition assistance to mothers, infants, and children. It includes a more than $500M increase for WIC, as requested by the Trump Administration, for a total of $7.6B.