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House Aims to Pass Measure to Avert Shutdown Ahead of Midterms
The House is working to pass a measure to avoid a government shutdown before the 2026 midterms. Lawmakers are focusing on a Senate-passed continuing resolution amid funding expiration concerns.
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The Hill
The House is back in session this week after a monthlong August recess, with lawmakers aiming to avert a government shutdown before funding expires Sept. 30 amid the 2026 election season. The biggest item on the agenda will be a Senate-passed stopgap measure, also known as a continuing resolution (
2026-08-30 21:00 UTC