Tag: continuing resolution
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Congress Averts Defense Funding Disruption
This resolution is a big win for defense, ensuring that current weapons programs stay on track and that troops and civilians get the pay they deserve. By extending funding to December 11, Congress has bought itself some time to iron out budget details and avoid a costly disruption.
Congress Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Congress has breathed a sigh of relief, avoiding a government shutdown just in time, by passing a stopgap bill that keeps federal funding at current levels through December 11. This continuing resolution buys time until after the November elections, putting the threat of a shutdown on hold.
Congress Averts Shutdown, Funds Defense Programs Through December
Congress has breathed a sigh of relief, avoiding a shutdown by passing a defense funding bill that will keep federal funding in place through December 11. The bill, which sailed through the House with a 370-48 vote, ensures that current defense programs, including vital weapons initiatives, will continue to receive funding at fiscal 2026 levels.
Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill
The Senate has just approved a stopgap funding bill, passing it with a strong bipartisan vote of 90-6-1 to keep federal agencies funded until December 11. This temporary measure averts an immediate shutdown risk, but sets a new deadline for September showdowns.
Senate CR Rebuffs Pentagon Funding Requests
The White House had urged Congress to include a crucial funding exception, warning that without it, the Pentagon would be unable to start preparing for a vital ship construction project. But Senate appropriators surprisingly rejected the plea in their latest continuing resolution.
Aerospace Sector Braces for Congress' Likely Continuing Resolution
With a continuing resolution seeming all but certain, the aerospace sector is bracing for impact as Congress weighs its budget options. Industry leaders are already sounding the alarm, as CEO Eric Fanning of the Aerospace Industries Association recently discussed the likelihood of a stopgap measure with Breaking Defense's Aaron Mehta at the Farnborough International Airshow.
US Lawmakers Warn of Pentagon Budget Gridlock
US lawmakers are facing a budget gridlock that's putting the Pentagon's funding at risk, with Senator John Kennedy warning that a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill may not be passed anytime soon. Instead, a continuing resolution to maintain current-year funding levels seems more likely.