As a continuation of an earlier posting, the U.S. Senate initiated a process by voice vote opening the US Government through February 15, H.J. Res 28, and providing for House and Senate consideration of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, H. J. Res 31. These actions will provide funding for all remaining Appropriations bills subject to… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Continuing Resolution (CR)
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Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR)The relatively smooth legislative waters of the U.S. Senate, which allowed for a six-week Continuing Resolution (CR) to pass on Dec. 19, ran into choppy seas in the House of Representatives. The Senate’s lack of funding for border security and the wall caused some factions in the president’s House majority party to rise and oppose… Continue Reading
Senate Passes Continuing Resolution Funding Government; Bill Goes to House
Posted in Conrad 30 Waiver Program, Continuing Resolution (CR), E-Verify, EB-5, ImmigrationThe U.S. Senate filed Continuing Resolution, Senate amendment to H.R. 695 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019, legislation on Dec. 19 to extend government programs and operations through Feb. 8, 2019 and to prevent a partial government shutdown on Dec. 21. From the Senate Appropriations Committee press release… Continue Reading
President Signs Extension of Government Funding and Programs, such as EB-5 and other critical immigration programs, through Dec 21, 2018
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5, ImmigrationAs an update to this reporting- House Introduces Two-Week Continuing Resolution to Extend Vital Programs such as EB-5, on Dec. 6, the House passed H.J. Res 143 – FY 2019 Continuing Resolution Through December 21, 2018, by unanimous consent. The measure proceeded to the Senate and was approved by unanimous consent approximately one-hour after passing… Continue Reading
House Introduces Two-Week Continuing Resolution to Extend Vital Programs such as EB-5
Posted in Conrad 30 Waiver Program, Continuing Resolution (CR), E-Verify, EB-5, ImmigrationHouse Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) introduced H.J. Res 143 – FY 2019 Continuing Resolution Through December 21, 2018 on Dec. 3 to extend government programs not yet authorized for the fiscal year until Dec. 21, 2018. Programs extended under the filed Continuing Resolution include seven appropriation bills that are set to expire on Dec…. Continue Reading
President Trump Signs Continuing Resolution into Law
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5, HR 6157The President today signed H.R. 6157, a bill making Appropriations for Defense and Labor Health and Human Services & Education with a continuing resolution for other government programs not reauthorized by Oct 1. The continuing resolution prevents a government shutdown and extends vital programs, such as the EB-5 immigrant investor program, among others until Dec. 7…. Continue Reading
U.S. Senate Passes Minibus Appropriations Bill with Continuing Resolution
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5, EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramYesterday, by a bipartisan vote of 93-7, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 6157, making appropriations for the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related agencies and providing for continuing appropriations until Dec. 7 for other programs, including EB-5 immigrant investor program extension. This appropriations package funds the two largest… Continue Reading
Continuing Resolution and Budget Agreement Funds Government and Vital Programs, like EB-5, until March 23rd
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), President Trump's AdministrationAfter extended debate, the U.S. Senate set-aside the House-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) and negotiated and passed a CR funding government and programs, including EB-5, until March 23, coupled with a sweeping 2-year budget agreement for FY 18 and FY 19. The extended debate exceeded the previous CR time extension of midnight Feb. 8, which resulted… Continue Reading
House of Representatives Passes Continuing Resolution Funding Government Operations and Programs
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5 ProgramTonight, by a vote of 245-182, the House approved it’s version of the 5th Continuing Resolution (CR), funding government operations and extending government programs, such as EB-5, until March 23. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for further consideration. As of this writing, it is expected that the Senate will continue overall budget negotiations… Continue Reading
House Introduces 5th Short-Term Continuing Resolution to Funding Government and Extend EB-5
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5Tonight, House Appropriations Chairman, Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), filed a fifth short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) extending government funding and important programs, such as EB-5, from Feb. 8 until March 23. After late-night Conference meetings, House Republicans developed the framework and timing of the CR. The CR is expected to be acted upon by the House later this week. … Continue Reading
President Trump Signs Continuing Resolution into Law
Posted in Conrad 30 Waiver Program, Continuing Resolution (CR), E-Verify, EB-5 Program, President Trump's AdministrationOn Monday evening, President Trump signed the Continuing Resolution (CR) into law ending the three-day, 69-hour government shutdown. In addition to funding the government and other policy-related matters, the CR extends EB-5, E-Verify, Conrad 30, and the Religious Workers immigration programs until Feb. 8. Immigration issues will likely occupy most of the Congressional agenda during… Continue Reading
Congress Passes Another Continuing Resolution After 3 Day Shutdown – EB-5 Extended to Feb. 8
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR)By a vote of 266-150 on Jan. 22 (three days after the previous extension deadline of midnight on Jan. 19), the House passed the Senate amendment, extending Continuing Appropriations for government services and programs to Feb. 8. The bill now goes to the president who is expected to sign it into law. Today’s action extends… Continue Reading
U.S. Senate fails to Pass Continuing Resolution and Government Shutdown begins. EB-5 for Regional Center programs is Suspended
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5, Government ShutdownLate Friday (Jan. 19) the U.S. Senate failed to pass the House of Representatives approved Continuing Resolution (or CR). As of January 20th the federal government is in a shutdown. It appears that the Senate will attempt another CR vote to extend vital programs, such as EB-5, through Feb. 8, 2018. This vote could come… Continue Reading
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government and Extend EB-5
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5 ProgramLate Thursday (Jan. 18), the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Continuing Resolution (or CR) to prevent a government shutdown and extend vital programs, such as EB-5, through Feb. 16, 2018. The House approved the measure mainly on party lines by a vote of 230-197. Six Democrats voted in favor of the CR with a majority of… Continue Reading
House Republicans file Continuing Resolution to Extend EB-5
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5 ProgramLast night, House Appropriations Chairman, Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), filed a Continuing Resolution to extend government funding and to provide extension of authorities for programs, such as EB-5, on the House Appropriations website. The Continuing Resolution, or CR, would extend government operations and the EB-5 program through Feb. 16. The debate on the CR will be… Continue Reading
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution Extending EB-5 Program to Dec. 22
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5, LegislationBy a vote of 235-193, the House passed H.J. Res 123, the Continuing Appropriations Act. Upon passage, H.J.Res 123 was sent immediately to the Senate, where it passed by a vote of 81-14. The Bill now goes to the president wherein he is expected to sign it into law. Today’s action extends government operations and… Continue Reading
Short Term Continuing Resolution Expected – Update on CR to Keep the Government Open and Extend EB-5 Beyond Dec. 8, 2017
Posted in Continuing Resolution (CR), EB-5 ProgramA Continuing Resolution (CR) has been filed as of last Saturday, Dec. 3, 2017, to serve as a vehicle to extend government operations through Dec. 22, 2017, thus preventing a government shutdown. The CR may be voted on as early as Wednesday or Thursday of this week. There is also talk of doing another short-term… Continue Reading