Washington, DC – House and Senate leaders have reached a $1.59 trillion spending deal for government funding in 2024, taking the first step toward avoiding a shutdown later this month. The agreement, made between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, includes $886 billion in defense spending and $704 billion in non-defense spending.
Although this deal reduces the chances of a shutdown, there are still significant obstacles to overcome before the funding deadlines of January 19 and February 2. One of the remaining hurdles is how to address the demands from conservatives who want to use the funding bill to impose stricter immigration and border security measures.
Approval of funding bills or a stop-gap resolution will be necessary to prevent a shutdown, and it remains uncertain how those efforts will unfold. Despite the agreement between Schumer and Johnson on funding levels, the outcome is yet to be determined.
The current news is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In summary, House and Senate leaders have reached a $1.59 trillion spending deal for government funding in 2024, with $886 billion allocated for defense and $704 billion for non-defense. While the deal reduces the risk of a shutdown, challenges regarding immigration and border security demands still need to be addressed. The approval of funding bills or a stop-gap resolution remains uncertain, and updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.