The U.S. Capitol Building, a renowned symbol of democracy, stands tall against the backdrop of Washington, U.S., capturing the essence of American governance in August of 2023.
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The White House has made a call to action to Congress, urging them to pass a short-term measure to ensure the continuous funding of the federal government and prevent an impending shutdown by the end of September.
An official from the Office of Management and Budget has emphasized the need for a short-term continuing resolution in the coming month. This resolution would maintain government funding at its current levels, offering room for negotiations on longer-term appropriations bills.
The deadline is fast approaching, with government funding set to expire on September 30 if no action is taken by Congress. As of now, the Republican-led House of Representatives has only managed to pass one out of the 12 bills required to fund the government, according to Reuters.
Significant disparities persist between the two major parties, with Republicans aiming for extensive spending cuts that are unlikely to gain approval in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden made a request for a stopgap measure to cover essential government programs. Additionally, he proposed an allocation of $40 billion, encompassing $24 billion for addressing foreign policy challenges in Ukraine and other regions, nearly $4 billion for border and migration issues, and $12 billion for disaster relief, aiding the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
While visiting the FEMA headquarters in Washington D.C., President Biden emphasized the detrimental impact of a government shutdown on various agencies and stressed the need to avert such an outcome.
Leaders from both parties have demonstrated their willingness to consider a continuing resolution. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have expressed openness to the idea earlier this month.
On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell commented on the current budget negotiations, labeling them as “a pretty big mess.”
“I believe we will ultimately resort to a short-term congressional resolution, possibly extending into December, as we grapple with determining the government’s spending levels,” McConnell predicted.
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