Schumer Announces Bipartisan Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown on October 1st

Sep 22, 2024, 09:16 PM

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed optimism on Sunday about the possibility of avoiding a government shutdown. Schumer announced that lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement on a funding bill, which he believes has a 'really good chance' of passing by the end of the month. This stopgap funding bill aims to avert a potential government shutdown on October 1st. Schumer emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation to keep the government open. He also mentioned that Congress is hopeful to finish work on the continuing resolution this week and has released an official statement regarding the funding pact.