Congress Approves Stopgap Funding, Averting Government Shutdown

Why it matters locally: The passage of this stopgap funding bill ensures that federal operations, including those supporting Tennessee's key industries like agriculture and manufacturing, will continue uninterrupted. This averts potential disruptions to federal programs and services that benefit Tennesseans.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to extend government funding through mid-December, preventing a shutdown. The vote took place weeks before the fall midterm elections. The measure ensures federal operations continue past the end of the fiscal year. Congress had a few weeks remaining before current funding expired.