Although it was reported last week that the House would take up the Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) appropriations omnibus bill on Wednesday, February 4, Democratic leaders changed their mind out of concern that consideration of the bill may interfere with passing the economic stimulus package (H.R. 1).
On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reported that the House will likely keep the FY09 appropriations omnibus bill on hold until after the President’s Day recess.
Because the stopgap funding of the Continuing Resolution passed last fall (that extends funding in FY09 with FY08 levels) is set to expire on March 6, 2009, Congress must move quickly to pass FY09 appropriations soon.
BIAA will continue to monitor developments closely as we near the March 6th deadline.
Mon, Feb 9, 2009
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