Summary
The House of Representatives passed a group of three spending bills to fund parts of the federal government until September. This action is aimed at preventing another shutdown, as Congress needs to pass all spending bills before the January 30th deadline.
Key Facts
- The House passed three spending bills that are important for funding the government.
- These bills are meant to keep the government funded through September.
- Congress has passed only three out of 12 necessary annual spending bills so far.
- There is a deadline of January 30th to avoid a government shutdown.
- Another shutdown could happen just weeks after a previous 43-day shutdown.
- Both political parties support the spending bills in the House.
- The White House supports these bills and calls them "fiscally responsible."
- The Senate is likely to pass these bills next.
