House Passes Bill to Extend Government Funding

Why it matters locally: A government shutdown would furlough federal employees in Wyoming and impact services provided by agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, which are critical for the state's land management and outdoor recreation sectors.

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.