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Lawmakers Tackle Funding Minibus to Avert Shutdown

12/2/2025

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  • Lawmakers return to Washington to prevent a government shutdown after January 30, 2025.
  • The plan centers on a five-bill minibus that would allocate annual funding for Defense, Labor-HHS-Education, Transportation-HUD, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Interior-Environment programs.
  • Appropriators from both chambers and parties acknowledge that processing such a large package will not be quick.
  • This minibus represents a significant achievement for appropriators amid ongoing budget challenges.