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House passes short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- The House passed a short-term funding bill to keep the federal government open through early December, avoiding a shutdown during the election campaign season.
- The bill passed the House 370-48 and has already been approved by the Senate, now awaiting President Trump's signature.
- The measure maintains current funding levels and includes provisions preventing the Department of Homeland Security from reallocating funds to the Border Patrol and delays a controversial grant regulation.
- Lawmakers aim to avoid another shutdown after last year's record 43-day and 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdowns, with Republicans blaming Democrats for past impasses.
- The short-term funding provides more time for Congress to negotiate a full-year budget, though significant disagreements remain between Republicans seeking increased military spending and Democrats advocating for balanced domestic program funding.
