The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a short-term funding measure aimed at preventing a government shutdown by extending federal agency funding through December 4. The temporary spending bill, known as a continuing resolution, comes ahead of the November midterm elections.
The legislation now moves to the Senate, where Republican leaders are discussing their own short-term funding proposal as negotiations continue with Democrats. Lawmakers are working to ensure government operations remain uninterrupted while broader budget talks proceed.
If Congress fails to approve funding before midnight on September 30—the end of the current fiscal year—most federal agencies would face a shutdown, disrupting a wide range of government services.
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