Congress Passes Continuing Resolution

On March 21, Congress passed a continuing budget resolution to fund the federal government through the end of FY 2013 which will continue funding programs at agency FY 2012 appropriated levels. The CR amounts are subject to the additional 5 percent funding reduction under sequestration. The president’s FY 14 budget is expected to be released on April 8th. The House passed its FY 2014 budget resolution on March 21 – the Senate on March 23.

— Posted on 3/22/2013