MSHS Legislative Update: FY22 Appropriations
Since Congress was unable to pass an FY 22 appropriations package before the start of the new fiscal year, they passed a continuing resolution (CR) on September 30. A Continuing Resolution (CR) from October, 21, 2021 allows the federal government to continue operating at FY 21 funding levels until December 3rd. If the CR expires before Congress passes the FY 22 appropriations or another CR, the government will shut down.
The Appropriations Committee is not expected to mark up the bills. Congress is likely to pass another CR once the first CR deadline approaches in early December, unless Democrats quickly begin “top-line” budget negotiations to build enough support to pass the funding package in the Senate.
Moving forward, NMSHSA will weigh in with the House and Senate to advocate for the $12.5 million QI set-aside and eligibility changes in the final FY 22 bills.
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