Congress Approves Stopgap Funding, Averting Government Shutdown

Why it matters locally: The approval of stopgap funding ensures continued federal operations in Georgia, impacting the numerous federal employees across the state and the allocation of federal funds to various state programs and services.

---

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.