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Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Bill Averting Government Shutdown
2026-09-01 · 0 sources · 97% confidence
federal · broad
🏛 Legislative Branch👤 U.S. Congress👤 House of Representatives#appropriations#government_funding#midterms
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Congress passed a short-term continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11, 2026, averting a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections. The bill delayed implementation of OMB rules and pushed budget negotiations past the election.
Sources (8)
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election— Federal News Network
Congress passes short-term funding bill, keeping the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and delaying OMB rule— National Association of Counties
With shutdown looming, House leaders aim to quickly pass funding bill— The Washington Post