U.S. House Passes American Relief Act 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund federal agencies until March 14, 2025, with a vote of 366-34, pending Senate approval and President Biden's signature. The legislation includes significant allocations for disaster relief, cybersecurity measures, and support for rural hospitals, totaling billions to assist recovery from recent natural disasters. Congressman August Pfluger expressed support for the bill, emphasizing its importance for Texas farmers and ranchers amidst ongoing political negotiations. However, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute criticized the absence of SNAP replacement benefits for those affected by theft, highlighting the growing issue of fraud impacting vulnerable families. The Supreme Court ruled that a defendant may only cite 'hardship' in contract disputes if it was unforeseeable at the time of agreement, reinforcing the need for evidence in such claims. This legal clarification follows an appeal regarding a specific performance order in a property sale case.