Lawmakers Return to Looming Funding Deadline

Government funding will dominate the agenda as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill from the month-long August recess.

The Senate is back today and the House returns next week, leaving a narrow window to pass funding legislation before the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year. Last week, the White House pushed Congress to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown and give lawmakers time to finalize longer-term spending legislation.

NTEU continues to urge Congress to provide adequate, full-year funding for agencies and spare federal employees the constant anxiety of a potential government shutdown. We will keep you updated on developments.