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Continuing Resolution

Budget and Taxalso called continuing appropriations

A temporary funding law that keeps agencies running, usually at existing rates, when Congress has not passed the regular appropriations bills by the start of the fiscal year on October 1.

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Congress Guide: What is a continuing resolution?

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