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"House Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Senate Next in Line"

The House of Representatives has passed a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown, with the Senate now needing to act on the measure before funding expires for key government agencies at the end of the week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hopes for swift passage of the short-term funding extension, while congressional leaders have also announced agreements on appropriations bills to be enacted before March 8 and March 22. The funding bills cover various government departments and agencies, with ongoing debate and division within the GOP over the stopgap bill and broader funding deal.

via CNN|

#funding-bill #government-shutdown #house-of-representatives

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Senate's Stopgap Funding Bill Delays Shutdown Threat, Senators' Votes Revealed"

Both houses of Congress passed a stopgap spending measure to delay funding deadlines, avoiding a partial government shutdown this weekend. The measure extends the shutdown date for some agencies by one to two weeks, with negotiations ongoing for full-year funding bills. The Senate's quick action averted furloughs for over 75,000 employees, but agencies may face pressure to expedite spending if full-year funding is approved.

via Government Executive|

#bipartisan-support #congress #funding-bill

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Government Shutdown Averted as Biden Signs Stopgap Spending Bill"

President Biden signed a stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown, funding agencies until early March as Congress continues negotiations for the remainder of the year. The bipartisan measure passed despite opposition from hard-right Republicans in the House, allowing Congress to work on bills totaling $1.66 trillion to fund the government through the fall. The White House press secretary emphasized the need for House Republicans to pass full-year funding bills that address urgent priorities, as the stopgap legislation maintains funding for various federal operations until March 1 and sets a deadline of March 8 for the rest of the government.

via The New York Times|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Congress Averts Shutdown with Short-Term Funding Bill, Sends Measure to Biden"

Congress has approved a stopgap funding measure to keep the government funded through the beginning of March, avoiding a partial shutdown that was set to occur on Saturday. The bipartisan measure extends funding at current levels for some government agencies through March 1 and others through March 8, with House conservatives briefly attempting to add a border security amendment before the passage. Speaker Mike Johnson had to rely on Democrats to pass the bill, facing opposition from hard-right House members and a razor-thin GOP majority.

via CBS News|

#bipartisan #congress #funding-bill

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"House Speaker Mike Johnson's 2-Step Plan to Prevent Government Shutdown"

House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a two-step stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. The bill would extend funding for some agencies and programs until January 19, and for others until February 2. This approach addresses concerns from GOP lawmakers who want to avoid a massive spending bill before the holidays. The bill excludes funding requested by President Biden for Israel, Ukraine, and the U.S. border with Mexico. Johnson's proposal has received mixed reactions, with some conservatives criticizing it for funding Pelosi-level spending. Moody's Investors Service recently lowered its outlook on the U.S. government's debt to "negative" due to rising interest rates and political polarization in Congress.

via CBS News|

#fiscal-responsibility #funding-bill #government-shutdown

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"House GOP's Secret Plan to Avert Government Shutdown Threat"

House Republicans have unveiled a two-step funding bill to avert a government shutdown next week, opting for a "laddered CR" approach to appease far-right members of their party. The plan involves passing a short-term bill until Jan. 19 for some spending bills, while the remaining bills would be funded until Feb. 2. However, the plan faces opposition from Democrats and the White House, who prefer a simple extension of government funding. The House is expected to vote on the bill as early as Tuesday, but its passage in the Democratic-controlled Senate remains uncertain.

via NBC News|

#funding-bill #government-shutdown #house-republicans

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

House Republicans scramble to prevent government shutdown

House Republicans are set to unveil a stopgap measure aimed at preventing a government shutdown, as Moody's lowers its outlook on the U.S. credit rating to "negative." The move comes just a week before federal agencies run out of money without congressional action. Newly installed House Speaker Mike Johnson is discussing options with his slim majority, including the duration of stopgap funding while negotiating spending legislation for the 2024 fiscal year. The move has sparked blame between the White House and Republicans. The House and Senate must agree on a spending vehicle by November 17 to avoid a partial government shutdown. House Republicans hope to vote on a stopgap measure that could extend funding into mid-January, with some calling for a "clean" continuing resolution.

via Reuters|

#fiscal-year-spending #government-shutdown #moodys-credit-rating-outlook

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Republican Infighting Threatens US Government Shutdown"

With just a week before the federal government runs out of funding, warring factions within the Republican Party in Congress are showing no signs of coming together to pass a stopgap funding bill. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to push for approval of four large bills, including military and homeland security funding, in an attempt to win support from far-right Republicans. However, some Republicans are demanding deeper spending cuts and refuse to support temporary funding measures. The possibility of a government shutdown looms as negotiations continue.

via Reuters|

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