Military funding, AI and more: Congress returns for short stint before bolting again
Summary
Congress is back in Washington for a short session before the November midterm elections. Lawmakers face pressure to address military funding, sanctions on Russia, and other important bills, but some major budget decisions are postponed until after the elections.Key Facts
- Both the House and Senate returned to work this week for a brief legislative session before midterm elections.
- A temporary funding bill to keep the government running through December 11 has been signed by President Donald Trump.
- The House will be in session for one week, while the Senate has three weeks scheduled but may leave earlier.
- Lawmakers need to decide on military funding amid concerns about leadership and ongoing conflict in Iran.
- The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), important for defense budgets, is delayed but must pass by year-end.
- The Senate has stopped working on a $95 billion Republican military and farm relief package tied to the Iran war.
- House Republicans plan to push a Russia sanctions bill despite opposition from many Democrats.
- It is unclear if the Senate will take up a budget resolution before the election due to potential difficult votes.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
