Summary
Congress introduced a new three-bill spending package to prevent a government shutdown on January 30. The bills would fund certain government departments until September 30, but Congress needs a separate measure or more bills to cover all government funding beyond January 30.
Key Facts
- A spending package was released to prevent a government shutdown set for January 30.
- The package funds the Energy, Commerce, Interior, and Justice departments until September 30.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to have the House vote on these bills this week.
- The Senate must also approve the package for it to take effect.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is optimistic that there won't be another shutdown.
- Six additional appropriations bills are needed for the rest of the fiscal year 2026.
- Congress previously passed three appropriations bills that helped end the last shutdown.
- The new package emphasizes Congress's role in deciding spending, not President Trump.
