House Speaker Johnson Unveils Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown Until December 20, Excludes SAVE Act

Sep 22, 2024, 09:34 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a new three-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, which is set to fund federal agencies until December 20. The bill excludes the Trump-backed SAVE Act, which required proof of citizenship for voter registration, and includes $230 million in additional funding for the Secret Service to ensure the protection of presidential candidates. The measure is expected to be voted on by Wednesday, just days before the September 30 shutdown deadline. Both Republicans and Democrats have been negotiating the terms, with the final bill omitting other contentious provisions such as the SAVE Act. House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole indicated that the bill could run up to mid-December. The bill is seen as a compromise to prevent a shutdown and avoid a funding crisis during the holiday season.