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August 30, 2026

House to Vote on Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to launch a vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown before the midterm elections.
  • The Senate-passed bill includes provisions that have drawn criticism from some GOP lawmakers, particularly regarding a delay of a federal ban on intoxicating hemp THC products.
  • GOP leaders are likely to fast-track the bill to avoid procedural delays, requiring a two-thirds majority for passage.

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