House Advances Individual Appropriations Bill Amidst Funding Showdown
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House Advances Individual Appropriations Bill Amidst Funding Showdown
House Advances Individual Appropriations Bill Amidst Funding Showdown
In a proactive move, the House has given the green light to a nearly $57 billion appropriations bill, allocating funds for the energy and interior departments. This decision sets the stage for a potential funding showdown as the looming Nov. 17 government shutdown deadline approaches.
Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson is swiftly delivering on his commitment to pass individual appropriations bills, departing from the tradition of bundling them into one massive multi-trillion-dollar omnibus bill.
The Background on ‘Appropriations’ Bills:
Traditionally, Congress funds the federal government through a process called “appropriations,” involving separate bills for different government sectors such as defense, education, and agriculture. However, recent years have seen a trend of consolidating these bills into one, making it challenging to scrutinize and eliminate wasteful expenditures.
Insights into the Energy/Interior Bill:
In a 210-199 vote, the House approved the Energy and Water appropriations bill, which comes in roughly $7.5 billion below President Joe Biden’s funding request for the respective departments—an approach applauded for its commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Key Inclusions:
Significant cuts to Biden’s climate agenda, specifically defunding the newly established Climate Corps.
Increased funding for nuclear energy initiatives.
Policy riders challenging Biden’s regulatory authority over energy efficiency.
Blocking funds related to environmental justice and critical race theory initiatives.
Future Outlook:
President Biden has threatened to veto this bill, potentially leading to a government shutdown. However, several steps need to unfold before reaching such a scenario, with Republicans still needing to pass seven more appropriations bills.
The Big Picture:
Speaker Johnson’s prompt action in passing this initial bill, marked by substantial cuts, indicates a promising start to fulfilling his promises. The hope is that this sets the tone for responsible budgeting and financial decision-making in the future.
[Source: Washington Examiner]
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