Key takeaways:
- House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has proposed a bill to avert a government shutdown.
- The bill would extend funding for some agencies and programs until January 19th, and continue funding for others until February 2nd.
- The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from within the Republican party, and it remains to be seen whether it will pass in the House and Senate.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has proposed a bill to avert a government shutdown, which was set to begin after next Friday. The bill would extend funding for some agencies and programs until January 19th, and continue funding for others until February 2nd.
The bill is the first major test of Johnson’s leadership since he took on the role of House Speaker two weeks ago. Johnson said in a statement that the two-step continuing resolution is necessary to place House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative victories. He also noted that the bill would separate out the continuing resolution from the supplemental funding debates, which would give the GOP more time to fight for fiscal responsibility.
The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from within the Republican party. While some are pleased with the idea of avoiding a massive spending bill before the holidays, others are concerned that the bill does not address the need for spending cuts.
It remains to be seen whether Johnson’s proposal will pass in the House and Senate, and if it will be able to avert a government shutdown. The bill is expected to be voted on in the coming days.
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