The United States Congress leaders have announced an important temporary expense bill that will help to avoid a partial government shutdown on October 1, when the new budget year begins. Delaying the final budgetary decisions will allow lawmakers to focus on the elections that will take place on November 5 and resolve financial issues after completing them.
Key points of the transaction
Not only does the bill provide temporary funding for the government, it also includes an additional $ 231 million to strengthen the US Secret Service after several incidents related to Donald Trump's protection. Additional funds are also aimed at supporting the presidential election.
The process of reaching a compromise was not easy. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson tried to associate temporary financing demanding a confirmation of citizenship during registration for voting. However, he abandoned this idea to reach an agreement that staged both parties.
The consequences of the agreement
Thanks to this agreement, government funding was extended until mid -December. This allows the Congress to complete the development of the full budget for 2025 after the November elections. Temporary funding will continue the work of government agencies, avoiding significant social and economic upheavals.
The leaders of both Democrats and Republicans are satisfied with the result, emphasizing the importance of stability on the eve of the election. The agreement relieves the risks of closing the government and creates the conditions for a more weighted discussion of budget issues in the period after the election.
