U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicated the chamber would vote as early as the week of Nov. 18 on legislation to temporarily fund the government.
November 14, 2019
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Pelosi indicated the chamber would vote on legislation to temporarily fund the government. “We do not want a shutdown of government, so we have to make some decisions as we go forward,” she said. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
US House Could Vote Week of Nov. 18 on Temporary Funding Bill Amid Looming Shutdown
Pelosi indicated the chamber would vote on legislation to temporarily fund the government. “We do not want a shutdown of government, so we have to make some decisions as we go forward,” she said. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
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Senate Advances Fiscal 2020 Transportation Funding Measure
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The Senate on Oct. 31 voted 84-9 to advance legislation that would fund federal transportation programs through fiscal 2020.
October 31, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) by J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press
Funding Bills to Dominate Congress’ Fall Legislative Agenda
Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) by J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press
When congressional funding leaders return to Washington on Oct. 15, they plan to cut through a tense political atmosphere and resume negotiations on their fiscal 2020 appropriations measures.
October 10, 2019
Government, Business, Technology
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Congress Clears Temporary Federal Funding Bill for Trump
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In an 82-15 vote, the Senate cleared legislation for President Donald Trump’s signature to avert a shutdown of federal agencies.
September 26, 2019
Government, Business
“Our continuing resolution will keep government open and provide families, businesses and communities with much-needed budget certainty," House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey says (Bloomberg Politics via YouTube)
Congress Looks to Avoid Government Shutdown, Again
“Our continuing resolution will keep government open and provide families, businesses and communities with much-needed budget certainty," House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey says (Bloomberg Politics via YouTube)
Members of Congress again are staring into the possibility of a shutdown as federal funding is set to expire Sept. 30. Recognizing this deadline, the House on Sept. 19 advanced a continuing resolution designed to keep agencies open through Nov. 21. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
September 23, 2019
Government
Mitch McConnell by Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press
Senate Leader McConnell Implores Swift Action on Federal Funding Process
Mitch McConnell by Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urged the chamber’s funding leaders to proceed quickly with measures that would guarantee funding for federal agencies through the next fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.
September 12, 2019
Government, Business
McConnell by Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
Funding Bills to Begin Journey to House, Senate Floors
McConnell by Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
After announcing he would break with tradition and keep the chamber in session for most of August, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) indicated a few fiscal 2019 funding bills would be reaching the floor as early as the week of June 18.
June 14, 2018
Government
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Senate Funding Panel Takes Up Fiscal Year 2017 Transportation Bill April 19
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The Senate transportation appropriations subcommittee on April 19 will consider a fiscal 2017 spending measure that is likely not to reflect the Obama administration’s funding priorities.
April 18, 2016
Government, Business, Safety
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Rep. Diaz-Balart to Oversee House Transportation Funding Committee in 114th Congress
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) will be the next chairman of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, the full committee’s chairman announced Nov. 20.
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