House Passes Bill to Extend Government Funding

Why it matters locally: As the seat of the federal government, a potential government shutdown would directly impact a significant portion of District of Columbia residents who are federal employees, potentially affecting their livelihoods and local economic activity. The Executive Office of the Mayor would likely be involved in coordinating any local responses to such an event.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to extend government funding. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdown, which would mark the third since September of last year. The legislation now advances to the Senate. Lawmakers there will consider the bill. The U.S. Capitol building stands on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.