Congress announces tentative government funding deal to avoid shutdown

Congress announced a tentative framework to pass an omnibus spending bill late Tuesday evening, despite objections from House Republicans who want to pass one next year.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick Leahy and ranking Republican Richard Shelby, along with House Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro, announced the framework on Tuesday evening. An omnibus spending bill approves funding for multiple departments rather setting them apart individually.

But the statements did not include Republican ranking member Representative Kay Granger. Republicans want to pass a continuing resolution, also known as a CR, since they hope to pass an omnibus spending bill when they take control of the House of Representatives next month.

“The pain of inflation is real, and it is being felt across the federal government and by American families right now,” Mr Leahy, who is retiring at the end of the year, said in a statement. “We cannot delay our work any further, and a two-month continuing resolution does not provide any relief.”