Bill Overview
Title: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
Description: This act provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through December 30, 2022, and extends several expiring programs and authorities. DIVISION A--FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2023 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 This division provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 30, 2022, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2023 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 23, 2022. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2022 levels. It also extends several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. DIVISION B--OTHER MATTERS TITLE I--EXTENSIONS This title extends several expiring programs and authorities through December 30, 2022. (Sec. 101) This section extends the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to conduct auctions for electromagnetic spectrum licenses. (Sec. 102) This section extends a special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. The assessment funds programs for human-trafficking survivors. United States Parole Commission Further Extension Act of 2022 (Sec. 103) This section extends the U.S. Parole Commission. (Sec. 104) This section extends the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund expenses account. (Sec. 105) This section extends provisions that prohibit the Indian Health Service from disbursing funds to Alaska Native villages or corporations that are located in areas served by Alaska Native regional health entities. TITLE II--BUDGETARY EFFECTS This title exempts the budgetary effects of this division from (1) the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), (2) the Senate PAYGO rule, and (3) certain budget scorekeeping rules.
Sponsors: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Target Audience
Population: People relying on the uninterrupted operations of the US federal government, impacted by funds and continued operations extended through the bill.
Estimated Size: 220000000
- A Continuing Resolution (CR) affects all federal agencies as it provides funding to continue operations at FY2022 levels.
- CRs prevent government shutdowns, which could impact all federal employees and contractors, totaling over 2 million people.
- The extension of the FCC's auction authority impacts telecommunications companies and, by extension, consumers, although more indirectly.
- The assessment on nonindigent individuals convicted of certain offenses supports programs for human-trafficking survivors, impacting both those assessed and the survivors aided by the programs.
- The extension of the US Parole Commission affects individuals under federal parole supervision, impacting their process and management.
- Extension of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission supports financial stability, indirectly affecting all consumers and investors engaged in commodity markets.
- Provisions affecting the Indian Health Service impact Alaska Native villages or corporations and their access to certain funds, which affects health service provision to individuals in those areas.
Reasoning
- The CR prevents government shutdown, ensuring over 2 million federal employees and contractors can continue working without interruption. This provides stability for these workers who could otherwise face furloughs.
- It continues funding for government programs at FY2022 levels, impacting those who rely on these programs for services, such as human-trafficking survivors and individuals on federal parole.
- By extending the FCC's auction authority, this CR supports the telecommunications infrastructure, indirectly affecting consumers by supporting continued investment and innovation in this sector.
- The policy's special assessments aim to provide continued support to human-trafficking survivors, a smaller but crucial target population.
- Programs that prevent fund disbursement in certain Alaska Native regions could maintain the status quo in health service provisions for these communities, indirectly influencing wellbeing.
Simulated Interviews
government contractor (Washington D.C.)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The continuing resolution gives me a bit more job stability. Government shutdowns are really stressful and disrupt my work.
- Having my projects funded at the FY2022 level isn't ideal, but at least it keeps things going for now.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
telecommunications engineer (New York, NY)
Age: 41 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We're relieved that the FCC auction authority gets extended. It directly supports our projects on network expansion and enhancement.
- Indirectly, this means I can plan my work without operational uncertainty, though any real impact is more corporate than personal.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
healthcare worker (Anchorage, AK)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The continued restrictions on IHS fund disbursement mean no major changes to how we operate, which is frustrating.
- It's a relief there are no cuts, but I'm hoping for more flexibility in future bills to better serve the communities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
retired federal employee (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've seen many CRs before. They provide temporary relief but delay real progress.
- For those still working, it's better than the uncertainty of a shutdown, but it does not solve underlying issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
human-trafficking survivor, advocate (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm thankful that the extension means continuous support for the programs that helped me.
- These extensions are vital for many of us to rebuild our lives and pursue advocacy work.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
commodity market investor (Chicago, IL)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The extension of the CFTC Customer Protection Fund is a good move for market stability.
- This decision reassures me as an investor, knowing that oversight continues even if at last year's levels.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
federal probation officer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having the US Parole Commission extended is crucial for the continuity of my work.
- It provides structure for the people I supervise and prevents bureaucratic chaos.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
retired telecommunications executive (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- From my perspective, the extension of the auction authority is routine but necessary to keep telecom initiatives moving.
- Though I'm retired, I appreciate seeing the sector remain robust, as I still follow industry developments closely.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
federal employee (Houston, TX)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It is a relief knowing that a CR means no shutdown and we won't be losing workdays or missing pay.
- But it is also frustrating to operate at last year's funding levels—we always need more to do our job properly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
entrepreneur (Miami, FL)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing the FCC auctioning will continue helps my business plan for expansions.
- However, major auctions have broader impacts mostly felt by bigger players, so direct benefits to us are limited.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $2000000000 (Low: $1800000000, High: $2200000000)
Year 2: $2000000000 (Low: $1800000000, High: $2200000000)
Year 3: $2000000000 (Low: $1800000000, High: $2200000000)
Year 5: $2000000000 (Low: $1800000000, High: $2200000000)
Year 10: $2000000000 (Low: $1800000000, High: $2200000000)
Year 100: $2000000000 (Low: $1800000000, High: $2200000000)
Key Considerations
- The CR is intended to prevent a government shutdown, maintaining operational stability.
- Extensions of certain authorities and programs provide continuity and avoid disruptions.
- The exemption from PAYGO and budget scorekeeping suggests limited immediate fiscal discipline constraints.