House Speaker Mike Johnson (File) In a letter to colleagues Sunday, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson provided an update on the ongoing efforts to s
In a letter to colleagues Sunday, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson provided an update on the ongoing efforts to secure government funding as the end of the fiscal year approaches.
With Senate Democrats unable to pass any appropriations bills or reach a negotiation with the House on a topline number for Fiscal Year 2025, Johnson emphasized that a continuing resolution (CR) is now the only viable option to avoid a government shutdown.
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Johnson referenced last week’s plan, which proposed a six-month CR accompanied by the SAVE Act to address both funding obligations and election security. However, with the plan falling short, Johnson outlined an alternative approach.
Next week, the House will move to pass a clean, three-month CR, aimed at preventing the Senate from sending a bill filled with additional spending and unrelated provisions. The House’s version of the CR will be a streamlined measure, including only essential extensions to keep the government running.
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“While this is not the solution any of us prefer, it is the most prudent path forward under the present circumstances,” Johnson wrote. He also cited polling data indicating that nearly two-thirds of likely voters, including swing voters and a significant portion of the Republican base, oppose a government shutdown.
Johnson reiterated his commitment to growing the Republican majority in the 119th Congress, stating that he will continue his efforts up until election day.
“The future of our exceptional nation directly depends upon our success, and I am confident that together we will prevail,” Johnson concluded.
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