Congress is on the verge of passing a significant funding package to prevent a government shutdown, with a deadline looming on March 8. The package, which consists of six spending bills, totals $1.69 trillion and aims to fund half of the government through the fall. This bipartisan effort comes after months of intense negotiations and is encapsulated in a 1,050-page document, including 605 pages of earmarks. The bills have drawn criticism from Republicans and ultra-conservatives, who are particularly concerned about the inclusion of earmarks for various projects, including millions for LGBTQ centers and EV infrastructure. The package also faces opposition for not adequately addressing border security, a key issue for many conservatives. The House Freedom Caucus has officially opposed the package, and amendments are being proposed to address contentious points, such as taxpayer-funded sex parties.
There’s a $1,000,000 earmark in the omnibus bill for an LGBTQ center where people have bdsm sex parties. After @libsoftiktok & I exposed it, the earmarks’ sponsor wants to remove it from the bill. There’s just one problem, it’s stuck in the bill we are voting on this week!🤦♂️ https://t.co/R28hWWjXbk
A) House Freedom Caucus opposes minibus spending bill: Even in the face of $34.4 trillion in national debt, the omnibus will bust the bipartisan spending caps signed into law less than a year ago and is loaded with hundreds of pages of earmarks worth billions.
GOP SC Rep Norman on spending bill: It’s irresponsible for this House to pass this..minibus. It's irresponsible for spending the kind of dollars that they're spending, $1.69 (trillion). It's ridiculous, really, but it'll probably pass.
The Swamp wholly rejected hundreds of GOP policy provisions and decreased spending in favor of a 1,050-page "minibus" that continues the reckless spending that conservatives were elected to stop. Thread on the Uni-Party's "minibus"🧵 https://t.co/e5g90Hga34
Congressional leaders are sprinting to pass a sweeping government funding plan unveiled Sunday ahead of a looming shutdown deadline this weekend. Here are five things to know about the more than $450 billion funding package. https://t.co/AQFU5UbaGq
One can’t vote for the #SchumerMinibus without voting for taxpayer-funded sex parties. Literally. This is what happens with earmarks. We could still stop it. We could pass a CR saving $130B w/ HR2 to secure the border. Secure the border. Or shut it down. https://t.co/cjdMFBwisU
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced details of the first six major budget bills o... Read more: https://t.co/rcdhVfB4ih ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️
Reject the #SwampOmnibus https://t.co/MWxUg9cJam
House Freedom Caucus officially comes out against minibus approps package coming to floor this week >> https://t.co/ZEYckI0pPu
The Schumer minibus has taxpayer-funded sex parties. Yes, really. I’m introducing an amendment to stop any federal funding of this nonsense. https://t.co/Zl6PLxXGQy
Unfortunately, the House will vote this week on a status quo 1,000+ page "minibus" bill that will spend $1.65 TRILLION in total ($30 billion more than under Pelosi), includes 605 pages of earmarks, and fails to properly secure our border. I cannot support this!
Earmark battle emerges as late threat to spending bill via @thehill https://t.co/IUDf8O7HTf
Congress debates spending bill with 605 pages of earmarks before Friday shutdown deadline The latest spending bill includes a $850,000 earmark for a bus stop and $1.8 million to expand an LGBTQ community center. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/yZUS5J0WY0
The six-bill spending package that needs to pass by Friday to avoid a partial shutdown has become a political football in the race to replace Mitch McConnell. Senate conservatives, a key swing bloc, are racing hell over earmarks. https://t.co/TQpeynyRhu
A package of six bills that needs to pass to avoid a partial government shutdown is drawing intense fire from conservatives in both chambers who are zeroing in on more than 6,000 earmarks buried in the package. https://t.co/3EHhsd6wSA
Congressional leaders are sprinting to pass a sweeping government funding plan ahead of a looming shutdown deadline this weekend. Here are five things to know about the funding package: https://t.co/oLPEbBm5YX https://t.co/M0CREu2jFP
All Democrats in Congress consistently vote to increase the cost of government. Unfortunately, so do many Republicans. That must end. Secure the border. Or shut it down. Stop the #SwampOmnibus.
In the #SwampOmnibus, the @HouseGOP SURRENDERS key demands passed in House approps bills. This means MORE ILLEGALS, LESS FREEDOM, & we’ve yet to see the bill that funds Radical Progressive Democrats’ mass-release policies & NGO’s behind it… (1/3) #NoSecurityNoFunding #NoOmnibus https://t.co/OACrWoLOpL
Congress has only a few days once again to avert another government shutdown https://t.co/ZvcyKDPg2h
Ultra-conservatives decry inclusion of 'evil earmarks' allotting millions for LGBTQ centers, EV infrastructure and more in must-pass $460B deal negotiated by Speaker Johnson to avoid next government shutdown in just 5 DAYS https://t.co/mqVE0rSyaF https://t.co/4Uhg84jiRZ
If you’re a Republican in Congress And you’re thinking about voting for the Schumer minibus You might be part of the problem It’s not too late Secure the border Or shut it down Pro tip: CR saving $130 billion + HR2 = a better plan
Republicans don’t let Republicans vote for the Schumer minibus. Secure the border. Or shut it down.
Congress is expected later this week to approve a $460 billion package of six spending bills to fund half the government through the fall, after months of bitter negotiations. Here’s what to know about the 1,050-page bipartisan legislation. https://t.co/Fe5WHsNZFm
What's in the US government funding bill before Congress? https://t.co/7MVoFf62ba https://t.co/MNGh8m6d9H
What is in the US government funding bill before Congress? https://t.co/QJYNODugiq https://t.co/6Oa1JzNmw8
⚠️ FACTBOX-WHAT IS IN THE US GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL BEFORE CONGRESS? Full Story → https://t.co/kgkku4fvBo Five months into the fiscal year, congressional negotiators have unveiled the first tranche of bills to avert a partial government shutdown, with Republicans and… https://t.co/VxGRxzMIGt
.@politico - Detailing the 6-bill spending package as lawmakers rush to meet first deadline https://t.co/KN03wIGob8
Lawmakers will be poring over the massive spending package released this weekend to try and pass it ahead of Friday's newest spending deadline. https://t.co/2p2KIdKhRd
The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week. https://t.co/vtLPLpPYoV
Secure the border. Or shut it down.
Lawmakers unveil slate of funding bills ahead of next government shutdown deadline https://t.co/ezRCH3TXAx https://t.co/8R2IcruoqZ
Congress unveils first six budget bills as government shutdown clock ticks - CNBC https://t.co/oL05IP3wTn
The funding package now heads to the House for a vote ahead of a March 8 deadline when some government agencies will run out of money. https://t.co/kruvorzxd2 https://t.co/kruvorzxd2
Congressional leaders hope to complete votes on the package this week and continue negotiations on the remaining six annual spending bills to pass them before a March 22 deadline. https://t.co/g8nGqYfT8i https://t.co/nDk5ob9xi0
Republicans blast 'swamp's' spending after Congress unveils 6 funding bills https://t.co/pJyctVmYwe https://t.co/rZNQi9ip4o