The U. S. Senate has recently passed a significant bill aimed at funding most government agencies to prevent a total government shutdown. This legislative move comes amid ongoing tensions regarding immigration policies and funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 71-29, which aims to avert a full government shutdown that was set to occur at midnight. It is expected that the House will vote on this bill on the upcoming Monday.
• While the bill funds major government departments, it delays action on DHS funding until February 14, following objections from Democratic lawmakers. This delay is notably influenced by the recent shooting and deportation discussions.
• The bill includes appropriations for the Department of Defense as well as the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, extending funding until September 30 of the current fiscal year.
• Several expiring programs, such as the U. S. Grain Standards Act and the National Flood Insurance Program, are also extended under this legislation.
• The last government shutdown was the longest in history, lasting 35 days.
As the House prepares to vote on the bill next week, the focus remains on balancing government funding while navigating complicated immigration issues that have divided lawmakers. The next steps will be closely watched as they could significantly impact government operations and immigration policy enforcement.
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