Breaking: House GOP Unveils Stopgap Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
2025-03-08
ABC News
In a bid to avert a government shutdown, House Republican leaders have introduced a stopgap funding bill, also known as a continuing resolution, to maintain current funding levels until the end of September. This move aims to provide temporary financial relief, giving lawmakers more time to negotiate a long-term budget solution. With the clock ticking, this stopgap measure could be the key to avoiding a shutdown, at least for now. The bill's passage is crucial to ensuring continuity of government services, and its success hinges on bipartisan support. Government funding, budget negotiations, and shutdown prevention are all on the line.