U.S. House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to keep federal agencies running after October 1, extending current spending until December 11, 2026. The measure, which previously passed the Senate, now heads to the President for signature, preventing a government shutdown before the upcoming congressional elections. This temporary funding is necessary as Congress has not finalized the 12 spending bills for the full fiscal year.