Senate Unveils Bill to Keep Federal Government Funded Past September 30th

Washington D.C. – On Tuesday, the Senate unveiled a bill that could keep the federal government funded past September 30th. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that while the bill does not have everything either side wants, it will continue to fund the government at present levels while also ensuring those impacted by natural disasters across the country begin to get the resources they need.

The bill was then brought to the House floor for debate, giving Speaker Kevin McCarthy a win after days of Republican infighting between moderates and a contingent of hardline House conservatives over how to fund the government. However, the move will likely do little to change the dynamics underlying the fight over government spending, with just days to go before government funding expires.

The bill contains spending cuts that make them unpalatable to Democrats, and it does not include any of the money President Donald Trump has requested for his border wall. Democrats have also expressed concern that the bill does not include enough funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible for border security.

The bill also includes funding for Ukraine’s security and humanitarian needs, as well as for natural disaster relief across the country. It is unclear if the bill will pass the House, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.

The Senate is expected to vote on the bill in the coming days. If it passes, it will then go to the House for a vote. It is unclear if the bill will pass both chambers, but it is the only hope of keeping the federal government funded past September 30th.