Congress Unveils Spending Plan to Avoid Partial Government Shutdown

Congress finally revealed a $1.1 trillion spending plan to finance homeland security, defense, and other initiatives after many days of delays. Though Congress have less than 48 hours to take action, this move is an attempt to avoid a partial US government shutdown.


The deal will be voted on by the Republican-led House on Friday. There is less time for the Democratic-controlled Senate to approve these six spending bills, which account for over two-thirds of the annual discretionary budget.

The goals of this bipartisan agreement are to increase national security, enhance public safety, grow the economy, and invest in Americans. If a compromise is not struck by Friday night, there is a chance of a brief shutdown due to the tight timeframe.

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer is still hopeful that cooperation would prevent a shutdown. Speaker of the House Johnson highlights Republican victories in the package, like higher spending on the border and defense. The bill notably reduces financing for the UN organization providing help to Palestinians in Gaza.

While prompt action is necessary to ensure a smooth resolution, lawmakers must move promptly to avoid causing interruptions to government services.