Lawmakers Unveil Stopgap Measure To Avert Shutdown

CBS News reports:

Leaders in Congress on Tuesday unveiled a lengthy stopgap measure to keep the government funded into the spring, with just days to go to prevent a government shutdown. Congress has until Friday night to stave off a funding lapse, since lawmakers approved a continuing resolution in September to keep the government funded through Dec. 20. The new stopgap measure, with approval from the House, Senate and President Biden, would keep the government funded through March 14.

The 1,500 page stopgap measure also includes a one-year extension of the farm bill, around $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in economic assistance to farmers. The continuing resolution’s release comes under the wire, with House leaders under pressure to abide by a 72-hour rule for members to review legislation before it’s brought to the floor. Johnson said Tuesday morning that he believes in adhering to the rule, but with the end of week deadline fast approaching, he may be out of options.

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FLASHBACK: Three months ago I gave a speech predicting exactly what’s happening in Congress this week.

The Swamp is using the threat of a Christmas shutdown to pressure congressmen into voting for a massive spending bill they won’t be able to read.

Watch: pic.twitter.com/UHzkLxTViE

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 17, 2024

Top Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress unveiled a stopgap measure to keep federal agencies funded through March 14, which would avert a partial government shutdown that would otherwise begin on Saturday https://t.co/1AfdkKdOox pic.twitter.com/vzamBuWkP7

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 18, 2024