A shutdown is not expected, but lawmakers must still lock in a time to hold a vote, which requires agreement from all 100 senators.
A shutdown is not expected but lawmakers must still lock in a time to hold a vote, which requires agreement from all 100 senators
The finalized package of spending bills - backed by the top Democrats and Republicans in both chambers - represents a major breakthrough for lawmakers. After months of averting shutdowns at the eleventh hour with stopgap bills, Congress is now finally on the verge of passing updated legislation to fund critical government departments and agencies throughout the rest of the fiscal year.
The package will support a wide array of programs and initiatives, including hiring new air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors; medical care and benefits for veterans; and science, technology and research programs aimed at bolstering US economic competitiveness and competition specifically with China in fields including artificial intelligence.
Democrats have highlighted that the package funds key social safety net programs, including providing $7 billion for the WIC program, which delivers nutrition assistance for women, infants and children, a $1 billion increase from the prior fiscal year. The package also includes funding for rental assistance and other child nutrition programs, including the school lunch program.
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