One hundred twenty days becomes one hundred eighty days
Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes, section 7307, Sec. 7307.
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One hundred twenty days becomes one hundred eighty days
The document says “is amended”Who acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 7307 in the PDF
What the document says
“in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), by striking "120 days" and inserting "180 days"”
The change is to section 3737(c) of title 38, United States Code.
What the document actually says
“in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), by striking "120 days" and inserting "180 days"”
That sentence, in plain words
The words for one length of time come out. A longer one goes in.
What this is about
The old rule gave four months. The new one gives six.
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