Federal Government Funding Bill for Fiscal Year 2024
Lawmakers are rolling out a bill to fund part of the federal government for fiscal year 2024, aiming to avert a government shutdown. The bill includes cuts to key agencies, prevents DOJ from targeting parents at school board meetings, and separates appropriations bills into two packages.
Key Points
- The bill contains cuts to agencies criticized by conservatives
- Prevents DOJ from targeting parents at school board meetings
- Separates appropriations bills into at least two separate packages to avoid omnibus spending bill
Pros
- Aims to avert a government shutdown
- Includes cuts to key agencies
- Prevents DOJ from targeting parents at school board meetings
- Separates appropriations bills into two packages
Cons
- Potential for policy disagreements between Republicans and Democrats for remaining government funding portions
- May face challenges in passing remaining bills by March 22