House Republicans introduced a spending measure on Friday aimed at extending federal government funding until December 4. The stopgap bill is scheduled for consideration in the House next week, ahead of a September 30 deadline to prevent a government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced that GOP leadership plans to push for the passage of a continuing resolution, which will coincide with votes on a budget resolution and a congressional stock trading ban.
The proposed measure is intended to avert a government shutdown that could occur before the November midterm elections, which historically have been politically detrimental for the ruling party. Recent government shutdowns during President Donald Trump's administration included a 43-day full shutdown and a 76-day partial shutdown.
Johnson faces challenges in securing support from fiscal conservatives for the funding patch and the budget resolution, which outlines $95 billion in spending without provisions for budgetary offsets. With only four legislative days remaining before the August recess, lawmakers have limited time to finalize the legislation. GOP leadership has reportedly gained support from conservative members by promising to address border policy in upcoming discussions.