Senators Reach Deal on Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the text of a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through December 11, 2026, aiming to prevent a government shutdown at the end of September. This deal comes as the Senate prepares for its August recess, with an initial procedural vote scheduled for Monday night. The CR includes provisions for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the Disaster Relief Fund, and shipbuilding.