Speaker Johnson suggests a unique solution to prevent a government shutdown.

House‌ Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has proposed an innovative‌ solution to avoid a potential government shutdown ‍on⁤ Nov. 17. He suggests a “laddered” continuing resolution‌ (CR), which would ⁢extend individual pieces of the appropriations ⁣process instead ⁢of passing a stop-gap‍ spending bill.

This idea​ could be a game-changer for Speaker Johnson, who ​is under pressure to ​complete the 12 spending bills required by law before the deadline. However, he admits that ‍time is running out.

A Lifesaver for Speaker ⁣Johnson

In his⁤ first week ​as speaker, Mr. ​Johnson is ⁤racing against the clock to ⁢meet the ​Nov. 17 deadline. He acknowledges ⁣that it’s ‌unlikely to ⁤complete​ the bills by then.

“We’ve run out of⁢ time,” he said.

Avoiding Another ‌Shutdown

This isn’t the first ⁤time‍ the government has faced a shutdown. When ⁢the‍ fiscal ​year ended on Sept. 30, ​none of ‍the spending bills​ were signed into ‌law. A 45-day stop-gap funding bill was passed in the final moments to prevent‌ a shutdown, but it ⁣cost then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy his job.

Now, with time running out ⁣again, Speaker Johnson had hoped to pass ⁤a longer-term stop-gap ​funding ​bill. However, some Republicans refuse to accept a short-term solution.

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) expressed his opposition to another stop-gap bill, stating that Congress should focus on passing⁢ the necessary appropriations bills⁤ and budget.

The laddered CR might be a more palatable solution ​to hardliners. “I think we⁤ can ⁤build consensus around that,” Mr. Johnson said.

A ⁤Dozen Deadlines

The laddered CR ⁤concept is common in the financial world. It involves spreading due dates over time, allowing negotiations‍ to⁣ take place individually ⁤for each bill.

However, there are‍ concerns that the process could become increasingly partisan and that certain areas of‌ the government could be ⁣shut ⁣down if funding is not in place.

The ⁢12 bills cover various⁢ departments and agencies, including Agriculture,​ Defense, Homeland Security, and Transportation.

While⁣ the details of the laddered approach are⁢ still unclear, Speaker Johnson plans to ​provide⁣ more information in the coming ⁢days.

So far, ⁣the House has passed six of‌ the 12 ‍spending ⁣bills, accounting for 86 percent‍ of ⁤the expected total. The Senate⁤ has passed three⁣ bills.

With⁣ limited time left‍ before​ the deadline, ‌Speaker Johnson’s​ proposed ⁣solution could be the key ⁤to avoiding another government shutdown.

What challenges does Speaker Johnson face in implementing the “laddered” CR plan within the limited time ⁣available

He​ entire appropriations process in⁣ such ⁣a short amount of time. The proposed “laddered” CR offers a potential solution to this pressing issue.

Under the current ⁤system, the government often ‍faces the threat of a shutdown when Congress⁣ fails to pass the necessary appropriations bills on time. This not only disrupts government operations ⁤but also creates​ uncertainty​ and ​undermines public confidence. In an effort to avoid such a ⁣situation, Speaker Johnson has ⁢put forward a creative alternative.

The idea ‌behind the “laddered”‌ CR is ‍to break down the appropriations process‍ into ‌smaller, more manageable pieces. Instead of relying on a single stop-gap spending bill,‍ this approach would allow for the ‌extension of individual parts of the ⁣appropriations process.⁢ By prioritizing and​ addressing⁤ different sectors one at a time, Speaker Johnson hopes to prevent a complete government shutdown while still ensuring that essential services are funded.

This innovative proposal has the potential to be a game-changer for Speaker Johnson’s tenure.⁢ It demonstrates ‍his willingness to think‍ outside the box and find ⁤alternative solutions when faced ⁢with time constraints. While it is not ‌without its challenges, implementing a “laddered” CR would allow Congress to focus on⁣ specific areas that are⁤ most ⁤time-sensitive or controversial, making progress where it is most needed.

However, Speaker ​Johnson is also ⁤aware of the limited time available to execute this‌ plan. With the deadline⁢ of November 17 ‍fast approaching, he faces an uphill battle in completing the 12 spending bills required by law. It requires a⁣ significant amount of coordination, negotiation, ‍and ‍compromise ‌to pass individual appropriations measures within such a tight ⁤timeframe.

Nevertheless, the proposed “laddered” CR represents a potential lifesaver for⁣ Speaker Johnson. ⁣By ‍providing a temporary solution to avoid ‌a government shutdown, it buys him and ⁣Congress more time to address the⁣ broader issues at hand. It allows for a more targeted ‍approach to funding and ensures that critical government‍ functions can continue without interruption.

In conclusion, Speaker Johnson’s proposal of a “laddered” continuing resolution offers a fresh and innovative approach to‍ avoiding a potential government shutdown on November 17. While time constraints remain a challenge, this idea has​ the potential to be a game-changer for Speaker Johnson and demonstrates his determination to find ⁣alternative solutions. By breaking down the appropriations process into smaller parts, this approach allows for targeted‍ funding ⁢while preventing a complete government shutdown. As the deadline looms, the success of this proposal relies on⁣ effective coordination ⁢and the ability to prioritize key areas of funding. Only ‍time will⁢ tell if this idea ⁤will be⁢ the lifeline ‍Speaker Johnson needs to successfully‌ navigate the⁢ appropriations process and prevent ​a government shutdown.