H.R. 1968
Funds federal agencies through September 2025
Keeps federal agencies funded through September 30, 2025, mostly at last year's levels, and extends health programs, rural hospital payments, and Medicare telehealth rules.
- Funds most programs at 2024 levels so agencies do not shut down after March 14, 2025
- Extends Medicare telehealth rules, including audio-only visits for mental health care
- Continues extra Medicare payments to small rural and low-volume hospitals
- Extends funding for community health centers, diabetes programs, and Medicaid hospital payments
Became law · Public Law 119-4