House Approves Short-Term Funding Measure

Why it matters locally: The passage of this short-term funding measure prevents a federal government shutdown, which would have impacted federal agencies and services operating within New York.

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WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation providing short-term funding for government operations. The vote sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who will sign it into law. Senators previously approved the bill, which funds the government through December 7. The action by both chambers of Congress resolves a primary legislative task before the upcoming midterm elections. Congress faced a September 30 deadline to enact new funding legislation or risk a partial government shutdown.