Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Congress passed a short-term spending bill on Friday, September 30, just hours before the government was set to shut down. The bill will keep the government funded through December 16, 2023.
The passage of the bill came after weeks of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats had been pushing for a longer-term spending bill that would include funding for additional priorities, such as climate change and education. Republicans, on the other hand, had been pushing for a shorter-term bill that would focus on funding essential government services.
In the end, the two sides reached a compromise on a short-term bill that includes funding for essential government services, as well as some additional funding for priorities such as disaster relief and border security.
The passage of the bill is a relief for many Americans who were concerned about the possibility of a government shutdown. A government shutdown can have a significant impact on the economy and on the lives of millions of Americans.
In a statement, President Biden praised the bipartisan cooperation that led to the passage of the bill. He said that the bill would “ensure that the government can continue to operate and provide essential services to the American people.”
The passage of the bill is a reminder that Congress can still work together to get things done, even when the two parties are divided.
