Lloyd Doggett

House Republicans have unveiled a stopgap funding bill aimed at averting a government shutdown by the October 1 deadline, but the proposal includes a controversial provision that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill this week after a six-week recess, with just weeks remaining to find a solution before government funding runs out on September 30. If no agreement is reached, the shutdown would result in the closure of federal agencies, national parks, and the furlough of millions of government workers, while limiting public services.