Congress enters its last scheduled week of labor earlier than the November elections with a plan to keep away from a authorities shutdown subsequent month however just a few days left on the calendar to get it handed.
On Sunday, congressional leaders introduced plans for a short-term price range extension to fund federal operations via Dec. 20. The cash would permit for minimal disruption in federal applications and providers via the autumn elections and provide an opportunity for the newly elected White Home administration to weigh in on the total federal price range later this 12 months.
Home leaders had hoped for an extended price range extension and additional provisions on voting safety of their preliminary price range invoice drafts, however these plans failed to realize sufficient help to maneuver forward.
If lawmakers don’t approve the compromise plan by Oct. 1, it might set off a partial authorities shutdown, delaying paychecks for army members and shuttering some nonessential Protection Division and Veterans Affairs providers.
In a letter to Home colleagues on Sunday, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stated “shutting the federal government down lower than 40 days from a fateful election could be an act of political malpractice” and urged chamber members to again the price range plan.
Right here’s what else is going on on Capitol Hill this week:
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Senate Overseas Relations — 10 a.m. — 419 Dirksen
Our on-line world Threats
Exterior specialists will testify on our on-line world threats and U.S. response to them.
Home Overseas Affairs — 10 a.m. — 2172 Rayburn
Blinken Contempt of Congress
The committee will think about contempt expenses towards Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Home Oversight — 2 p.m. — 2154 Rayburn
DOD Monetary Administration
Pentagon officers will testify on army monetary administration practices.
Home Veterans’ Affairs — 2:30 p.m. — 360 Cannon
Hampton Medical Middle
VA officers will testify on allegations of sexual misconduct on the Hampton Roads VA Medical Middle.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Senate Homeland Safety — 9:30 a.m. — 342 Dirksen
Pending Enterprise
The committee will think about a collection of pending payments and nominations.
Senate Overseas Relations — 10 a.m. — Capitol S-116
Pending Enterprise
The committee will think about a collection of pending payments and nominations.
Home Transportation — 2 p.m. — 2167 Rayburn
Coast Guard Operations
Service officers will testify on the tempo of day by day operations inside the service.
Home Veterans’ Affairs — 2:30 p.m. — 360 Cannon
Caregiver Assist
Veterans advocates will testify on help for caregivers within the VA system.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Home Veterans’ Affairs — 9 a.m. — 360 Cannon
VA Scheduling
VA officers will testify on points with scheduling techniques in division medical facilities.
Home Overseas Affairs — 10 a.m. — 2172 Rayburn
State Division Funding
Watchdog teams will testify on waste, fraud and abuse inside the nation’s international coverage price range.
Home Veterans’ Affairs — 1 p.m. — 360 Cannon
Digital GI Invoice Instruments
Division officers will testify on points with VA’s on-line GI Invoice assets.
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