Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a bill to end the ongoing government shutdown. The shutdown has affected many Americans, with federal workers missing pay and disruptions to services like food assistance. The spending agreement does not include some health insurance measures demanded by Democrats.
Key Facts
- The House plans to vote to end a government shutdown lasting 43 days.
- The shutdown has affected federal workers and caused travel disruptions.
- Nutrition assistance programs were interrupted, leading to more food bank use.
- The funding agreement was developed by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Democrats sought to include a health insurance tax credit extension, which was not part of the deal.
- This tax credit helps lower health insurance costs under the Affordable Care Act.
- A December vote on the tax credit is promised but not ensured.
- President Trump's administration has faced legislative challenges from Democrats blocking various priorities.
