Springs Times

Congressman Doug Lamborn joined his House Republican colleagues in passing H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions for Fiscal Year 2025, by a vote of 341-82. This legislation aims to prevent a government shutdown while authorizing federal funding for defense, disaster relief, and other areas.

“I am pleased to see this continuing resolution passed,” said Congressman Lamborn. “Now more than ever, we cannot afford to shut down the government. Failing to properly fund critical defense operations emboldens our adversaries and endangers our national security. We will still continue to advocate for conservative priorities as the 118th Congress comes to a close. It remains imperative that reckless spending in Washington is avoided.”

H.R. 9747 will extend funding at current FY 2024 levels through December 20, 2024. The bill also appropriates an additional $231 million to the Secret Service to ensure they have the resources and manpower to protect all major candidates, including former Presidents. This funding is contingent on the timely transmission of a Mission Assurance Report from Secretary Mayorkas regarding the attempted assassination of President Trump.

To read the full text of the bill, click here.