Pres. Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

On early Thursday, President Trump signed a bipartisan bill to keep the government operational until mid-December. This stopgap bill ensures continued funding for various programs, including the Federal Flood Insurance Program and health initiatives, which would have otherwise ended. Lawmakers will now focus on spending legislation to maintain government operations through next September.

What are lawmakers expected to focus on next after the stopgap bill?

Until when does the stopgap bill allow the government to run?