The Senate has voted 75-22 to pass a package of six funding bills in an effort to avert a partial government shutdown. The bills will now head to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law, providing funding through the end of September for programs governed by the six bills.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the importance of funding for various programs, following the House’s passage of the funding bills with a vote of 339-85 on Wednesday. The $467.5 billion appropriations package includes funding for several federal departments and programs.
However, Congress has just two weeks until the next funding deadline for the remaining six funding bills, and no deal has been struck yet on compromise legislation for these remaining bills. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Stay tuned to Heartland Magazine for more updates on this important issue.
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