This week, the House of Representatives and Senate easily passed a short-term spending bill averting a potential government shutdown just weeks before the November elections. The bipartisan agreement on a short-term fix will fund the government and create a new deadline of December 20, 2024. The agreement ultimately does not include a provision demanded by former President Trump, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in a federal election.
You might recall, AGC previously reported on the government funding debate and potential for a shutdown. This all comes after attempts to fund the government through the regular appropriations process hit multiple roadblocks. Congress is now done legislating until after the November elections, at which point they will return and begin debate on this issue again.
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