Rules Committee backs full‑year continuing resolution to fund government through Sept. 30
The House Rules Committee approved a closed rule advancing H.R. 1968, a full‑year continuing resolution to fund federal operations through Sept. 30, 2025. Supporters said it avoids a shutdown; critics said it hands too much flexibility to the executive and cuts programmatic spending and local allocations.
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The House Rules Committee on Tuesday approved a closed rule to bring H.R. 1968, the Full‑Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, to the House floor, a measure supporters said would prevent a government shutdown and opponents said would cede too much authority to the executive and cut key programs.
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