The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (CFAA) is a law that provides funding for the federal government. The Continuing Resolution Authority (CRA) is a provision of the CFAA that allows the government to continue funding programs at their current levels for a limited period of time. This is typically done when Congress has not passed a new budget by the start of a new fiscal year.
CFRAs are important because they allow the government to continue operating without a lapse in funding. This is important for ensuring that essential services, such as social security and medicare, can continue to be provided. CFRAs can also be used to provide funding for disaster relief or other unforeseen events.
