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After 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 in a lapse of Appropriations or government shut-down.

Continue Reading Continuing Resolution and Budget Agreement Funds Government and Vital Programs, like EB-5, until March 23rd

Tonight, 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 and vote when consensus is reached.  It is further expected that Congress will reach consensus and pass a CR prior to the expiration of the current CR (Feb. 8), thereby avoiding any interruptions of government operations and programs.

Tonight, 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. 

House action will start the process for the newest CR.

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On 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 the extended CR period.

Please check back for updates as events unfold.

For more information on the Continuing Resolution, click here.

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 government operations and programs until Feb. 8, including vital immigration programs such as EB-5, Conrad 30, E-Verify, and Religious Workers. GT will continue to provide updates as events unfold.

Late 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 as early as January 21 or 22.   We will keep you posted on the status of the CR votes as they occur.

Late 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 Republicans and 11 Republicans voted against the CR.

The legislative vehicle for the CR, H.R. 195, was transmitted to the U.S. Senate where it is the pending business. The U.S. Senate must act before 11:59:59 p.m. Friday or a possible government shutdown could occur.

We will update the legislative situation as events merit.

For more information on the Continuing Resolution, click here.

Last 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 under active discussion in the Congress with House floor action likely this week prior to the expiration of the current CR at 11:59:59 Friday night.

For more information on the Continuing Resolution, click here.

By a vote of 231-188 on Dec. 21 (before the previous extension deadline of midnight on Dec. 22), the House passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 1370 extending Continuing Appropriations for government services and programs to Jan. 19.

Upon passage, H.R. 1370 was sent immediately to the Senate, where it passed by a vote of 66-32. The bill was presented to the president and on Friday, Dec. 22, he signed the measure into law.

This action extends government operations and programs until Jan. 19, including vital immigration programs such as EB-5, Conrad 30, E-Verify, and Religious Workers.

By 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 programs until Dec. 22, including vital immigration programs such as EB-5, Conrad 30, E-Verify, and Religious Workers.