Congress Races Towards Shutdown Deadline: Live Coverage
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 13:22
Congress Races Towards Shutdown Deadline: Live Coverage
Congress is rapidly approaching a critical deadline for a potential shutdown, as leaders work on the final funding package for fiscal year 2024. Key departments such as Homeland Security, Defense, and Health and Human Services face funding uncertainties.
House Republicans are advocating for a mandatory 72-hour bill review period before voting. However, Senate procedural requirements could extend the proceedings into the weekend.
Legislative texts for the critical bills are expected to be available by Wednesday.
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