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The US House is set to vote on a short-term funding bill to end the record government shutdown, amid Democratic disagreements over healthcare subsidies and Republican optimism about passing the legislation, which would keep the government open through January.
House Republicans are considering a short-term funding extension to avoid a government shutdown by September 30, with key figures like Rep. Andy Harris and Appropriations Chair Tom Cole supporting a temporary stopgap, while negotiations continue on longer-term solutions and bipartisan deals, including funding for health subsidies.
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has requested that his pay be withheld during a potential government shutdown, as he remains opposed to short-term spending agreements. Gaetz's request comes as House Republicans struggle to reach a consensus on government spending before the September 30 deadline. A government shutdown would affect millions of federal workers, including military personnel and civilian federal workers, and disrupt various federal services. Gaetz and other conservatives have opposed short-term funding measures, hindering Speaker Kevin McCarthy's efforts to pass a GOP-only stopgap bill.
With just five days until federal funding expires, there is no viable plan in Congress to avert a government shutdown. House conservatives are pressuring Speaker Kevin McCarthy to choose between a shutdown or a vote to oust him from his leadership post. McCarthy is turning attention towards advancing spending bills, but it is unclear if they can advance amid deep divisions within the House Republican conference. Senate leaders are discussing a short-term bill to keep the government open, but there are questions about funding for natural disasters and Ukraine. A shutdown would have major impacts, including the halt of non-essential government operations and the furlough of civilian Defense Department employees.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed concern that U.S. business leaders are "very worried" about a potential government shutdown if Congress fails to pass a short-term funding measure by the October 1 deadline. Raimondo emphasized the negative impact a shutdown would have on the economy and hopes for a speedy resolution. She also discussed her recent visit to China, where she opened lines of communication on export controls, commercial issues, and trade secrets, expressing concerns about transparency in Chinese business regulations. Raimondo stated that trust in the Chinese government will be determined by their actions in the future.