Congress Faces Critical Legislative Deadlines on Government Funding and Debt Limit
As the 119th Congress returns to Washington this Monday, lawmakers face an urgent legislative agenda dominated by a looming December 11 government funding deadline. To avoid a shutdown, Congress must pass either a continuing resolution or full-year appropriations bills, which will require bipartisan support due to Senate filibuster rules. The political landscape has shifted significantly following midterm elections, with Democrats poised to take commanding majorities in both the House and Senate. This shift is expected to reduce Republican leverage and complicate negotiations for long-term funding. Additionally, lawmakers must address the National Defense Authorization Act and a looming debt ceiling crisis as federal debt approaches $41.1 trillion.
Topics: Congressional Legislation Government Shutdown National Defense Authorization Act US Politics
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