Congress Releases Short-Term Bill To Prevent Government Shutdown Before The Holidays

Benzinga 2024-12-18

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Congressional leaders released a short-term spending bill late Tuesday to keep the federal government open until March 14th, just days before a funding deadline. The bill includes disaster relief tied to hurricanes, farmer assistance, a one-year farm bill extension, and reauthorization for a Department of Homeland Security drone program. The legislation would set a new funding cutoff early in Donald Trump’s first 100 days as president, posing challenges for GOP lawmakers aiming to balance spending with political priorities. The bill’s approval would avoid a holiday shutdown but force another funding negotiation in early 2025.

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