Navigating Crisis: House Pushes Stopgap Bill Amid Political Tensions
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown and enhance security for federal officials after activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. The bill would fund the government until November 21 and includes $88 million for security. Bipartisan negotiations are ongoing.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a temporary funding bill to avert a federal government shutdown. This measure follows the recent assassination of activist Charlie Kirk and includes a proposed $88 million to enhance security for federal officials, according to insider sources.
The proposed vote, anticipated by Friday, aims to extend government funding through November 21, granting Congress an additional seven weeks to finalize the annual federal budget, which stands at roughly $7 trillion. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that the 'clean' continuing resolution will keep funding at current levels while bolstering security.
The bill outlines $30 million for congressional security, another $30 million for the executive branch, and $28 million for the Supreme Court. While Democrats have advocated for more robust security measures, they have yet to endorse the Republican-led proposal, as they push for bipartisan negotiations amid a Senate Republican majority.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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