Posted 3/20/2024, 11:01:00 PM
Congress Nears Deal on $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown
- Congressional leaders negotiating $1.2 trillion spending package to fund government agencies and avoid a shutdown. Includes increases for defense spending and DHS.
- House Speaker touts Republican wins like restrictions on UN Palestinian refugee aid and increased immigration detention beds.
- Bill expected to pass House and Senate quickly before funding deadline, though some Republicans express concerns.
- Prohibitions included like blocking funds for UN Palestinian refugee agency tied to alleged Hamas attack.
- After passage, House to focus on separate Ukraine/Israel aid package, though Congress will be on recess.