Congress Passes Funding Bill To Avert Government Shutdown

The Senate passed a short-term funding bill with significant Republican support, followed by the House's approval, averting a government shutdown. The bill funds the government through December 16th and includes $12 billion for Ukraine and $18 billion for FEMA disaster relief. However, it lacks provisions for the southern border, energy prices, and COVID-19 funding. Republicans expressed concerns over the absence of a full-year funding bill. The bill's passage means Congress will face similar challenges in mid-December, coinciding with the midterm elections.

What is the deadline for the funding provided by the short-term bill?

What is the significance of the upcoming mid-December deadline mentioned in the report?