US House passes short-term funding bill to avert pre-election government shutdown
Reuters
Last updated: July 22, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. This measure will fund federal agencies until December 4th, just before the midterm elections.
- The Republican-controlled House approved the continuing resolution (CR) on Tuesday.
- This action aims to prevent a federal government shutdown from occurring in the lead-up to the November midterm elections.
- The bill provides funding for federal agencies and operations until December 4.
- Passing this short-term measure ensures government functions continue without interruption during a critical pre-election period.
- The Senate is expected to vote on the bill next.
