House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
The stopgap bill would fund the government through early December, while Republicans also plan a vote condemning socialism and a censure vote for Chuck Edwards.
- The House returns Monday from a five-week recess to fast-track the Senate-passed funding bill, aiming to avert a government shutdown before Dec. 11. Passage requires a two-thirds majority, necessitating significant Democratic support.
- Senate lawmakers approved the bipartisan measure in early August by a 90-6 vote to prevent a funding lapse. The GOP majority has narrowed to two votes, intensifying pressure for cross-party cooperation.
- House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris opposes a provision delaying a ban on hemp-derived THC products, calling them "basically marijuana." Leaders also plan a resolution condemning "socialism in all its forms."
- Many Republicans are eager to leave Washington early to campaign for the November midterms. Rep. Morgan Griffith told reporters members feel they have "very little to do" before the election.
- The House could vote as soon as this week on a censure resolution for GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards after the Ethics Committee concluded he engaged in "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers.
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The U.S. Congress seeks to avoid a government shutdown by discussing a new budget. Broad support is needed to approve it.A shutdown would affect federal employees and services.The Senate resolution seeks to maintain operations until December.
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House lawmakers return to Washington with stopgap funding bill among priorities
The bill would keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections.
House Returns From Break, Seeks To Avert Shutdown
NBC News reports: The House is scheduled to return Monday from a five-week summer recess with a top priority of avoiding a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The House will only be in session for four days this week and will return again Sept. 14, after Labor Day, when the Senate will also come … The post House Returns From Break, Seeks To Avert Shutdown appeared first on Joe.My.God..
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