What’s In the $1.65 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill, and What Isn’t

Congressional leaders released a $1.65 trillion spending bill Tuesday that will fund the government through September. As the last piece of legislation that Congress plans to pass this year, other bills are attached as well, after intense lobbying from lawmakers and outside groups. Here is a look at what is in the spending bill and what is getting a ride on the last train leaving the station before Congress adjourns. 

The bill must be passed by Congress this week to avoid a shutdown. Funding runs out on Friday night. 

Billions in new funding

The bill funds government agencies and increased defense funding by $76 billion, totaling $858 billion. Domestic spending totals $772.5 billion in nondefense discretionary spending, up almost 6% from $730 billion from the prior year, and a shift in the traditional parity that lawmakers often insist upon. The bill also includes $45 billion for Ukraine and allies, an increase from President Biden’s $37 billion request, and perhaps a sign that lawmakers think this could be the last time they are able to get money approved before House Republicans take control of Congress next year. Lawmakers also included $40 billion to help communities hit by hurricanes, storms and wildfires. The spending package kept annual funding for the Internal Revenue Service essentially flat.