Senate Takes Action on Government Shutdown as Funding Bills Advance

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has introduced legislation aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown. Following Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s announcement of a potential agreement, the committee is poised to vote on a temporary funding resolution previously approved by the House. This resolution will be amended to include full-year appropriations and an extended funding plan. Further, the plan outlines a specific date for considering healthcare policy measures proposed by Democrats.