Budget and Appropriations

Congress Faces Deadline to Fund Federal Government

Congress remains at an impasse over how to fund the federal government for FY18, creating the possibility of a government shutdown when the current stopgap funding measure, known as a continuing…

Senators to Vote on FY18 Budget Resolution This Week

The Senate Budget Committee will debate and vote on its FY18 budget resolution October 4-5. The resolution, released on September 29, sets topline spending levels at $549 billion for defense and $516…

House Passes FY18 Omnibus Spending Package

The House passed its FY18 omnibus spending package on September 14 by a largely party-line vote of 211-198. The spending package, which includes funding for affordable housing and community…