appropriations bills

In a timely move to avert a looming government shutdown, the House of Representatives has approved a short-term funding bill, subsequently signed by President Biden. The decisive action comes amid the need for lawmakers to reach a broader agreement on appropriations bills, pushing back funding deadlines and providing a temporary reprieve from potential disruptions.

The House is approving a short-term funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown this weekend. Lisa Taylor has more.

Facing the imminent threat of a partial government shutdown, the House has given the nod to a short-term funding bill. Swiftly. . .

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January 12, 2024 - With the threat of another government shutdown looming large, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced plans for a temporary funding extension next week. Recognizing the logjam hindering the passage of full-fledged appropriations bills, Schumer declared, "It's become crystal clear it will take more than a week to finish the appropriations process," necessitating the stopgap measure.

This move comes as a response to the approaching deadlines: funding for roughly 20% of the government expires on January 19th, while the remaining agencies remain funded only until February 2nd. While this temporary solution allows Congress some breathing. . .

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House Greenlights Short-Term Funding Bill as Biden Averts Shutdown Crisis

Schumer Steps Up to Prevent Shutdown with Short-Term Funding Extension

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