5 Key Takeaways from Congress's Plan to Avert Shutdown

Key Details of Congress's Funding Plan

Congressional leaders are sprinting to pass a sweeping government funding plan unveiled Sunday ahead of a looming shutdown deadline this weekend.

Democrats Tout Housing, Nutrition

• Democrats emphasize protection of key programs including nutrition assistance and housing.
• The package includes significant funding increases in critical areas such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

While Republicans Boast Cuts

• Republicans celebrate reductions in nondefense programs such as the FBI, EPA, and ATF.
• The bill includes cuts to agencies and initiatives favored by Republicans.

Republicans Cheer Veterans' Gun Rights Language

Republicans support language in the bill protecting veterans' gun rights.

'Poison Pills' Largely Excluded

• The exclusion of contentious riders marks a victory for Democrats.
• Hard-line conservatives did not secure their desired provisions in the compromise.

The House is preparing to act on the funding package to avoid a government shutdown before a looming deadline.