Congress Aims to Avert Shutdown as Funding Package Advances
The U.S. Department of Transportation and other agencies will operate without interruptions under a funding agreement Congress is expected to clear for the Biden White House this month.
House Passes Tax Bill Amid Budget Negotiations
A comprehensive tax measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 31 as congressional leaders continue to negotiate fiscal 2024 transportation funding legislation.
Short-Term Deal Reached on Funding Bill
Congressional leaders have agreed to another short-term funding measure and will extend negotiations on a fiscal 2024 budget through March.
Speaker Pledges Republican Unity Amid Budget Negotiations
Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House Republican caucus would unite during government funding negotiations with senators.
Congress Approves Short-Term Bill, Averts Shutdown
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary funding package that pushes a fight over the budget into the new year.
Government Shutdown Averted; Funding Extended to Mid-November
WASHINGTON — The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Sept. 30, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open.
September 30, 2023Funding Disagreements Dominate Congressional Debate
Varying perspectives on Capitol Hill regarding federal funding priorities point to potential disruptions at certain agencies, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said recently.
Fiscal 2024 Transportation Funding Bills Await Votes
After committees approved versions of a fiscal 2024 transportation funding bill, Congress is unlikely to clear the legislation before its August recess.
Pete Buttigieg Defends DOT Budget Request
Capitol Agenda: A hearing in the Senate this week to examine the White House’s fiscal 2024 budget request will feature Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Extension Allows Fiscal 2023 Funding Negotiations to Continue on Capitol Hill
The Senate on Dec. 15 approved legislation to fund the government through Dec. 23 to avert a federal shutdown. The House approved this short-term bill Dec. 14, mostly along party lines. Federal funding authority was to have expired Dec. 16.