The federal government is operating under a continuing resolution (CR) through March 14, 2025. The 119th Congress and President Donald Trump have six more weeks to work on Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations. FY 2025 began on October 1, 2024, nearly four-and-a-half months ago.

Appropriators are currently working through their topline differences of Fiscal Year 2025, in order to pass the twelve appropriations bills that fund the government. However, we have heard reports that a full spending deal could be a “long shot” and some legislators are considering a CR that extends through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025. This would clearly pose a myriad of challenges, including funding disaster relief for the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the Southeast and the wildfires in California.

FMA continues to urge Congress to provide full-year appropriations as soon as possible to give managers budget certainty and an opportunity to salvage planning for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025.