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Trump Secures Legislative Win with $29B FEMA Funding and $20B for Farmers in 120-Page Bill with No Pay Raises

Dec 21, 2024, 01:00 AM

President-elect Donald Trump achieved a legislative victory as the House passed a streamlined government funding bill, avoiding a government shutdown. The bill, which was reduced from an initial 1,547 pages to just 120 pages, includes $29 billion for FEMA, $20 billion for agricultural disaster assistance, and $10 billion in direct aid for farmers affected by recent hurricanes. The new funding measure does not include any pay raises for members of Congress or provisions related to the January 6 Committee. This marks what some are calling the smallest continuing resolution (CR) in history, reflecting Trump's efforts to eliminate unnecessary spending and focus on critical disaster aid.