Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Summary
Senate leaders announced a short-term bill to keep the U.S. government funded past the November midterm elections until early December, avoiding a shutdown during campaign season. The Senate plans to vote on the bill before their August recess, aiming to maintain current funding levels while negotiating details.Key Facts
- The funding bill would extend government operations until December 11.
- The House approved a similar bill but without some exceptions the White House wanted.
- The bill does not include $1 billion requested for building new “Trump-class” battleships.
- This early funding deal is unusual, as Congress usually delays such decisions until the last moment.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune prioritized avoiding a third government shutdown after two recent ones.
- Republicans want to increase defense spending significantly while cutting non-defense programs.
- Democrats want to extend a health insurance tax credit that Republicans want to address separately.
- A new rule requiring political appointees to review federal grant proposals will be delayed during this funding period.
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