House Approves Funding Bill, Awaits Senate Ahead of Shutdown

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has approved legislation intended to secure federal government funding until September. With a looming deadline just days away that threatened a potential shutdown, the bill now heads to the Senate. Lawmakers acted in an effort to ensure continuous operation of government services, aiming to avoid disruption. The passage in the House marks a critical step in the budget process, with the Senate now set to examine and vote on the measure. This move comes in anticipation of a shutdown deadline that had pressured legislators to find a timely agreement. The Senate is expected to consider the bill promptly to maintain government operations without interruption.