A continuing resolution (CR) is a temporary funding measure passed by the U.S. Congress to keep the government operating in the absence of a regular appropriations bill. CRs are typically passed when Congress and the President cannot agree on a budget deal, and they allow the government to continue spending money at current levels for a limited period of time.
Continuing Resolution 2025 Update: The current continuing resolution, CR 2025, was passed in September 2023 and provides funding for the government through December 16, 2023. This CR is notable because it includes several important provisions, including:
