Lawmakers look to extend CR to Dec. 23

House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today released legislation that would extend the stopgap continuing resolution from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23.

DeLauro said in a statement that lawmakers are working their way toward a final fiscal year 2023 appropriations package and need the additional time to close the deal.

“While we are close to a final agreement to create American jobs, help working families with the cost of living, and protect our national security, we need additional time,” DeLauro said. “This Continuing Resolution simply extends funding through December 23 to allow federal programs to keep operating as we continue working to complete the appropriations process and enact a final funding package.”