Congressional leaders are moving quickly to pass the first batch of bills to fund the government for most of 2024, but negotiators are already looking to a March 22 deadline when they say their tougher bills come due. These efforts include tackling the nation's housing crisis, supporting veterans and small businesses, and promoting American energy. Notably, the House passed several bipartisan bills this week, emphasizing support for rural businesses and the integrity of SBA lending programs. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been highlighted for its role in providing affordable, high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas. Additionally, the Chips & Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and Infrastructure Law are credited with fostering a U.S. manufacturing boom, lowering costs, creating jobs, and strengthening national security while addressing the climate crisis. The unveiling of six funding bills ahead of a potential government shutdown has been marked as a significant step, with both chambers aiming to pass these bills promptly. The package is seen as a victory for both parties, maintaining investments in housing, nutrition, and veterans' services while avoiding cuts and controversial policies.
Congress unveils first appropriations package ahead of looming shutdown deadline https://t.co/D0By4hzJEL
U.S. congressional negotiators on Sunday unveiled a bill to fund key parts of the government through the rest of the fiscal year that began in October, as lawmakers faced yet another threat of a partial shutdown if they fail to act by Friday. https://t.co/9MrlzhzqmO
A) Schumer: It’s good news that Congress has finally reached a bipartisan agreement on the first six government funding bills that will keep the government open. We are proud to be keeping the government open without cuts or poison pill riders.
Congressional leaders came out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies, a step forward in a process beset by political divisions between the two parties as well as infighting among House Republicans. https://t.co/ZZ8APIJM47
Congressional leaders come out with six spending bills in push to avoid partial shutdown https://t.co/q1kQ4Chz8L
Congressional leaders on Sunday came out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies, a step forward in a long overdue funding process beset by sharp political divisions between the two parties. https://t.co/JQX7xlQGeO
Congressional leaders release six spending bills in an effort to avoid a partial government shutdown. https://t.co/vWFvTw0re1
Congress reveals long-awaited bills ahead of next week’s shutdown threat https://t.co/C9YOqWCrFn https://t.co/U1lM7Z8hrM
Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown https://t.co/4VccMdPlF9
The House & Senate have agreed to the parameters of 6 appropriation bills that would partially fund the government for the fiscal year, as both chambers aim to finally approve the “better late than never” package by Friday’s deadline https://t.co/4RXIhKXESW
House Republicans lauded conservative policy wins in the first of two spending packages to fund the government that was released on Saturday ahead of another deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. https://t.co/MQanQUzv4c
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hailed a package of six government funding bills as “good news” that prevents a government shutdown “without cuts or poison pill riders.” https://t.co/PrzlU8tTG5 https://t.co/ht5av2H7By
Congressional appropriators on Sunday released half a dozen bills that, if passed this week, would keep six agencies — about 40 percent of the government — funded for the rest of the fiscal year. https://t.co/W2C3DzDEWy
Congress unveils first six budget bills as government shutdown clock ticks https://t.co/j4PkixrZrO
I’m proud to support critical investments enhancing health care and benefits for veterans. The MilCon-VA bill will also improve the quality of life for servicemembers and their families while bolstering our national defense capabilities in Arkansas. https://t.co/LcXdeCW9jD
Among the good things Democrats helped secure in this package: I am particularly proud that it fully funds the vital WIC program, makes critical investments in our infrastructure, and strengthens programs that benefit services for our veterans.
This first bipartisan spending package maintains the aggressive investments Democrats secured for American families, American workers, and America’s national defense. https://t.co/LhImlqyaWA
Ranking Member @rosadelauro, Appropriations leaders in the House and Senate released the first six 2024 government funding bills: https://t.co/yzAHgsGQlu
Congress Reveals Plan To Fund Parts Of US Government Through September - @business https://t.co/EfjvaNCNYO
Congressional leaders unveil bill to fund government, Johnson and Schumer both claim wins https://t.co/46OxmIdQt7
This was a negotiation—Democrats fought to protect investments that matter to working people & help keep our economy strong—rejecting devastating cuts to housing, nutrition assistance, & more, while blocking extreme Republican policies, like efforts to restrict abortion rights. https://t.co/LF9l7r6ZY7
It’s good news that Congress has finally reached a bipartisan agreement on the first six government funding bills that will keep the government open. We are proud to be keeping the government open without cuts or poison pill riders. https://t.co/wivTsU058Z
PUNCHBOWL NEWS — Happy Sunday afternoon from Punchbowl News. Breaking News: Senate and House appropriators have released the first six government funding bills. View the bills: https://t.co/DwVHJESp91 Both chambers are aiming to pass the spending bills by Friday's partial…
My statement on the first 6 appropriations bills for FY24: Even with divided government and a historically small House majority, House Republicans have worked hard to successfully move the policy and spending priorities of the federal government away from the previous…
#BREAKING: Congress reveals long-awaited bills ahead of next week’s shutdown threat https://t.co/xwwgS9U5Zq https://t.co/t0JJF7dQEq
#BREAKING Congress unveils first appropriations package ahead of looming shutdown deadline https://t.co/8kM8sOXbgj
News: Congress releases first appropriations package before Friday shutdown deadline >> https://t.co/NaGdD94Ap7
OUT NOW: Chair @PattyMurray released the first bicameral, bipartisan package of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills. https://t.co/8vmjhGLxfo
US lawmakers unveil bill to keep government funded, avert shutdown https://t.co/hjhdaLz9E3 https://t.co/3snXa0b7m2
Top lawmakers unveil 6 funding bills ahead of Friday shutdown cliff https://t.co/zfoD20M5rU
Bipartisan, bicameral leaders release 6 bill plan to avert partial gov’t shutdown later this week
The funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is rebuilding the nation’s middle class by: 💰Creating good-paying jobs 💪 Boosting local economies 👨👨👧👦Increasing access to opportunities Click below to learn more: https://t.co/fePjOZwLV9
.@JoeBiden and Democrats delivered critical investments to help build affordable housing across our country. San Francisco, please join me to vote YES on PROPOSITION A for a city bond to help match the federal dollars I brought home. Together we can build more affordable… https://t.co/F36wt8TA0H
This week I joined the House in passing a bipartisan bill to ensure rural businesses receive the support and resources they deserve from SBA. I urge the Senate to take it up swiftly, and deliver these improved resources to our Main Street businesses. ➡️https://t.co/ejoRmDgQos https://t.co/YMRAGtno26
The Chips & Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act & Infrastructure Law are creating a U.S. manufacturing boom. The best part? It’s helping lower costs, create high-quality jobs, strengthen our national security – all while addressing the climate crisis. https://t.co/0noZjDgYDF
House Democrats and President Biden have delivered investments that are lowering costs and growing the middle class. We will continue to fight to bring down the cost of living so working families can breathe easier. https://t.co/XK7vxLuzGl
Empowering Iowa's small businesses is one of my top priorities. I helped pass legislation this week to ensure our Main Street businesses have the resources to thrive. https://t.co/JsBP2J3Q7X
This past week, I was glad to meet with North Texans from the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders. As a leader on the House Committee on Small Business, I’m working to restore integrity to SBA lending programs and protect our taxpayer dollars. https://t.co/5YPwlxnEPO
Thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, millions in rural areas and underserved communities now have affordable, high-speed internet for their health care, school, and work. We shouldn’t let the progress we’ve made with the Affordable Connectivity Program lapse. https://t.co/rZonFEZFXr
In addition to our continued efforts to tackle our nation's housing crisis and get our fiscal house in order, the House passed several bipartisan bills this week to help our veterans, support small business, and unleash safe and reliable American energy. https://t.co/Nfp09E53NN
Congressional leaders are moving quickly to pass their first batch of bills to fund the government for most of 2024, but negotiators are already looking to a March 22 deadline when they say their tougher bills come due. https://t.co/te0aulu9xA https://t.co/1ezOzWu6ro