12.04.17

Congress To Pass Government Funding Bill

‘This week, Congress will consider short-term funding legislation to provide resources to address many important issues facing our country. The House recently released its legislative text to fund the government through December 22, and I look forward to our colleagues’ consideration of the measure. This bill - one without any controversial policy riders - will continue government funding and give the House and Senate time to complete their work on a long-term solution.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding legislation:

“This week, Congress will consider short-term funding legislation to provide resources to address many important issues facing our country. The House recently released its legislative text to fund the government through December 22, and I look forward to our colleagues’ consideration of the measure. This bill – one without any controversial policy riders – will continue government funding and give the House and Senate time to complete their work on a long-term solution.

“It will keep the government open and functional, and it includes critical resources for our national defense and to give states certainty to continue the Children’s Health Insurance Program while the bipartisan work on CHIP reauthorization continues.

“Congressional leaders continue to work with the administration on a long-term funding proposal to help agencies accomplish their goals and plan for the future. As we wait for the House to take the next steps, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to review the legislation. We will pass it before the end of the week.”

Related Issues: Budget