Congress Averts Government Shutdown, Delays New Federal Grant Rules

Congress has approved a short-term spending bill that will fund the federal government through December 11, averting a potential government shutdown. The legislation also delays a comprehensive rewrite of federal grant rules until the same date, providing additional time for states and localities to prepare for the proposed changes. The House passed the Senate's continuing resolution by a 370-48 vote, and President Trump signed the measure into law.