House Republicans Pass Spending Bill Cutting Over $1 Billion from D.C. Budget, Threatening Police Layoffs and Education Cuts

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 04:15 AM

A federal spending bill passed by House Republicans is set to impose over $1 billion in cuts to Washington D.C.'s budget, according to city officials. The legislation, which aims to avert a government shutdown, would require the District to make immediate budget reductions that could affect essential services, including law enforcement and education. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has warned that the cuts could lead to layoffs of police officers, teachers, and first responders, severely impacting public safety and city services. The proposed cuts would revert D.C. to its budget from the previous fiscal year, which was approved by Congress. Local leaders are urging Congress to reconsider the bill, citing potential detrimental effects on the city's operations and services. The House Speaker has indicated that a vote on the spending bill could occur soon, intensifying concerns among D.C. officials about the implications of such drastic financial measures.

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FOX 5 DC

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Local leaders respond after House passes spending bill that would cut DC budget by $1B https://t.co/zcwiEQ0DQy

The Washington Times

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Federal stopgap bill includes over $1 billion in budget cuts for D.C. https://t.co/8pR6uMnS4j https://t.co/9MWGmeqqv5

The Washington Times

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The temporary spending bill passed Tuesday by the House calls for chopping just over $1 billion from the District's budget this current fiscal year. It comes a day after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and almost the entire political leadership of the city... https://t.co/zlqjjtlgnD