House Introduces Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Fund Government Until Dec. 20

Sep 22, 2024, 09:10 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced a three-month stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown. The bill, which aims to fund the government until December 20, excludes the SAVE Act and includes an additional $230 million for the Secret Service. Congressional leaders plan to release the bill text on Sunday, with a vote expected by Wednesday. The short-term funding measure is intended to prevent a shutdown and avoid a funding fight close to Christmas. House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole indicated that the bill could run up to mid-December. Former President Donald Trump had pushed for a shutdown in the absence of the SAVE Act, but Johnson signaled a shift in strategy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the delay in reaching the agreement.