House Passes Funding Package to Avoid a Partial Government Shutdown on Friday

SUMMARY:  Today the House took steps to avoid a partial government shutdown on Friday by passing a legislative package that includes funding for the remainder of FY 2024 for agencies and programs in six of the 12 appropriations bills. 

Today the House passed the legislative package that includes funding for the remainder of FY 2024 for six of the 12 annual appropriations bills including: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies.  Overall, the funding levels in the bill are consistent with those agreed upon in the debt limit deal last year.

Government funding is set to expire Friday night, March 8, for several NTEU agencies unless Congress passes this funding package.  The Senate is expected to vote on the bill before midnight Friday night, but procedural issues could delay Senate action.  Congressional leaders are still negotiating funding in the remaining six funding bills, which are set to expire on
March 22.

While it appears that Congress is on track to avoid a partial government shutdown this week, we must all remain engaged to ensure Congress acts in time and provides agencies with the funding necessary to meet their missions.  Click here to learn more.  I will keep you updated on any developments.