The House is scheduled to vote Thursday on a bipartisan funding package aimed at keeping parts of the federal government open and avoiding another shutdown later this month.
The three-bill “minibus” would fund several agencies through September, including the Departments of Commerce and Justice, energy and water programs, and Interior Department and Environmental Protection Agency operations.
Congress faces a January 30 deadline to pass remaining spending bills after approving a short-term extension in November.
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The current package was split into separate votes after conservatives objected to earmarks, allowing lawmakers to oppose specific provisions while supporting the broader funding effort. If approved, the measures will be recombined and sent to the Senate.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said additional funding bills will move next week as Republicans push to complete appropriations without a large omnibus.
In the Senate, Susan Collins said upcoming packages will address homeland security, foreign operations, defense, and other major departments.
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