Biden signs bill to prevent government shutdown.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
5:22 PM – Sunday, October 1, 2023
President Joe Biden has taken decisive action to prevent a government shutdown by signing legislation that extends government funding for 45 days.
On Saturday, Biden signed into law a “stopgap package” passed by Congress just hours before a vital midnight deadline when funding for federal agencies was set to expire.
The Senate passed the bill on Saturday evening, a day after the House dramatically changed course and backed a bipartisan bill to extend government funding following days of uncertainty over whether a shutdown could be avoided.
“Tonight, bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate voted to keep the government open, preventing an unnecessary crisis that would have inflicted needless pain on millions of hard working Americans,” Biden said.
Additionally, Biden also criticized House Republicans for their last-minute scramble, stating that they “should never have been in this position in the first place.”
The package, which includes assistance for natural disasters but does not allocate additional funds for Ukraine or border security, will keep the government functioning until November 17th. It also ensures the smooth operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made the announcement on Saturday morning, following weeks of infighting among House Republicans and a failed attempt to pass a GOP stopgap bill in the chamber.
The bill was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House.
McCarthy’s decision to bring a bill to the floor that could gain support from Democrats may put his speakership at risk, as conservatives continue to threaten a vote to remove him from his top House leadership position.
McCarthy reportedly stood his ground after the vote, challenging his critics to take action against him and asserting that he acted in the best interest of the country.
“If somebody wants to make a motion against me, bring it,” McCarthy declared. “There has to be an adult in the room. I am going to govern with what’s best for this country.”
However, McCarthy faced a significant defeat on Friday when the House failed to pass a last-ditch GOP stopgap package, increasing the pressure on him to decide whether to work with Democrats to keep the government open, even if it risks backlash from the GOP.
The Senate had been working on its own bipartisan interim package and was scheduled to vote on it on Saturday afternoon. However, that was put on hold after the House rushed to pass a short-term budget extension, and senators rallied behind the House-passed bill.
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How does President Joe Biden’s decision to sign the bill prevent a government shutdown?
Article Title: President Joe Biden Signs Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
Introduction:
On October 1, 2023, President Joe Biden took decisive action to prevent a government shutdown by signing legislation that extends government funding for 45 days. This “stopgap package” was passed by Congress just hours before a vital midnight deadline when funding for federal agencies was set to expire. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, ensuring the government will continue to function smoothly until November 17th.
Key Details:
President Biden’s swift action to sign the bill into law demonstrates his commitment to avoiding unnecessary crises and protecting the livelihoods of millions of hardworking Americans. In a statement, Biden acknowledged the bipartisan majorities in both chambers of Congress that voted to keep the government open, preventing an unnecessary crisis. He criticized House Republicans for putting the country in a last-minute scramble position and stated they should have never been in this position in the first place.
The stopgap package includes assistance for natural disasters but does not allocate additional funds for Ukraine or border security. It also ensures the smooth operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Significance and Challenges:
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to bring a bill to the floor that could gain support from Democrats may put his speakership at risk. Conservatives within the party have been threatening a vote to remove him from his top House leadership position. However, McCarthy stood his ground and challenged his critics to take action against him, emphasizing that he acted in the best interest of the country and will continue to govern with what’s best for the nation.
Prior to signing the bill, McCarthy faced a significant defeat when the House failed to pass a last-ditch GOP stopgap package. This intensified the pressure on him to decide whether to work with Democrats to keep the government open, even if it risks backlash from his own party.
Conclusion:
President Biden’s swift action to sign the bill into law averted a government shutdown and ensured the continued functioning of federal agencies. This bipartisan effort demonstrates the importance of cooperation and compromise in governing. The extension of government funding until November 17th provides a temporary respite, but Congress must work on a long-term solution to prevent such last-minute scrambles in the future.
By signing the bill, President Biden has highlighted
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