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Senate Passes Funding Bill, Averts Shutdown, Delays Hemp THC Ban

8/8/2026

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Senate approved a funding bill 90-6 keeping the government open until Dec 11, averting a Sep 30 shutdown.
The resolution keeps funding levels, adds SNAP and WIC adjustments, blocks an OMB rule shifting grant money, and delays a hemp-derived THC ban until Dec 11 after a 61-32 vote.
The bill moves to the House, which must act by Aug 31 and send it to President Donald Trump by Sep 30.

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Story summary

Senate approved a funding bill 90-6 keeping the government open until Dec 11, averting a Sep 30 shutdown.
The resolution keeps funding levels, adds SNAP and WIC adjustments, blocks an OMB rule shifting grant money, and delays a hemp-derived THC ban until Dec 11 after a 61-32 vote.
The bill moves to the House, which must act by Aug 31 and send it to President Donald Trump by Sep 30.