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Congress Rushes Bipartisan Funding to Avert Shutdown

1/14/2026

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Congress Avoids Shutdown

Congress is working to pass a bipartisan funding package to avoid a government shutdown by January 30.
The House plans to vote on a new appropriations bill funding the Departments of State, Treasury, and others.
The Senate is advancing a minibus package for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and Interior.
Lawmakers face disagreements over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which may lead to temporary measures.

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Senate Advances Energy Bills

The Senate advanced a package of three energy and environment spending bills by an 80-13 vote, covering Interior-Environment, Energy-Water, and Commerce-Justice-Science.
The bills have bipartisan support in the House.
Congressional leaders aim to send the minibus to U.S. President Donald Trump soon despite disputes over a climate lab and earmarks.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains optimistic about a deal before the January 30 funding deadline, despite a scheduled recess.

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Congress Avoids Shutdown

Congress is working to pass a bipartisan funding package to avoid a government shutdown by January 30.
The House plans to vote on a new appropriations bill funding the Departments of State, Treasury, and others.
The Senate is advancing a minibus package for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and Interior.
Lawmakers face disagreements over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which may lead to temporary measures.

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