House Of Representatives Passes Short-Term Government Funding Bill

The US House of Representatives has passed a short-term funding bill to keep the federal government open until December 16.

• House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said ahead of the vote: "We must continue to provide Ukraine with assistance that enables it to push Russian forces back from its territory, which is why I will bring a continuing resolution to the Floor today that includes $12 billion for Ukraine’s defense requested by [President Biden]."
• The bill includes USD$12 billion in additional aid for Ukraine, disaster aid for New Mexico and other states, and a five-year reauthorization of FDA user fees.
• It does not include Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) energy permitting reform, COVID-19 or Monkeypox funding, or funds to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Significant concessions to the GOP to facilitate a deal.
• The mid-December extension date will give Democrats a chance to pass a FY23 budget during the “lame-duck” session of Congress - after the midterms and before the new Congressional session begins in January.
• Lawmakers will now head home until after the general election on November 8.