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Rep. Barry Moore supports continuing resolution negotiated by President Trump

December 19, 2024
Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Moore released the following statement after voting in favor of the American Relief Act 2025, a Continuing Resolution (CR) that extends government funding through March 14, provides much-needed assistance to help American producers and communities affected by recent natural disasters, and suspends the debt ceiling until January 30, 2027.

 

"Though this CR is a necessary solution to provide immediate support to our farmers and disaster victims who are facing serious challenges, it also highlights the need for accountability in our budgeting process," said Moore. "Thanks to President Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy for their efforts in killing the initial 1,500-page monstrosity filled with the swamp's woke and wasteful spending requests. This new deal delivers essential aid to those who put food on the tables of American families. We cannot continue to let political games obstruct help for our producers and those recovering from natural disasters. It’s time we start funding our government on time and one bill at a time to prevent backroom deals that lead to unnecessary spending."

Key Takeaways:

  • Funds the government at current discretionary spending levels through March 14, 2025.
  • Provides $100 billion in supplemental emergency spending to aid states affected by natural disasters.
  • Provides $10 billion in economic assistance to farmers dealing with crop loss, government overregulation, and market forces outside of their control.
  • Extends current farm bill programs through September 30, 2025.
  • Extends the National Flood Insurance Program through March 14, 2025.
  • Extends expiring health care programs through March 31, 2025, fully offset by a reduction in the Medicare Improvement Fund. Includes the following programs:
  • Community Health Centers and other public health programs.
  • Medicare add-on payments for ambulances, certain low-volume and Medicare-dependent hospitals, and rural providers.
  • Medicare telehealth flexibilities.
  • Delay of scheduled Obamacare cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH).
  • DEA scheduling authority for fentanyl-related substances.
  • Suspends the debt limit through January 30, 2027.

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