The Winners and Losers Under the Stopgap Funding Deal
Summary
The Senate passed a temporary government funding bill to keep the government running through December 11, delaying a possible shutdown until after the November midterm elections. The bill blocks certain White House plans, helps federal workers and social programs, and delays restrictions on hemp-derived THC products.Key Facts
- The Senate approved the stopgap funding bill with a 90-6 vote.
- The bill would fund the government until December 11, postponing the shutdown deadline until after the midterms.
- It blocks White House efforts to expand political appointees' control over federal grants.
- The measure delays new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products until December, benefiting hemp farmers and businesses.
- Federal workers avoid furloughs or unpaid work by the bill extending funding.
- The bill supports nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC, which serve millions of low-income Americans.
- The House passed a similar bill funding government until December 4; both chambers must agree on the final version.
- President Donald Trump will need to sign the final funding bill once it is passed by Congress.
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