In a dramatic session late Friday, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the “American Relief Act, 2025,” narrowly avoiding a federal government shutdown. The legislation passed with a bipartisan vote of 366-34, just six hours before the midnight deadline.
The bill, which allocates funding for various government agencies and social programs, now heads to the Democratic-controlled Senate. President Joe Biden has expressed support for the agreement and is expected to sign it into law if it clears the Senate.The journey to this compromise was turbulent. Earlier in the week, a tentative funding deal unraveled after opposition from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk, both of whom encouraged Republicans to reject the initial proposal. Their influence caused a temporary impasse before negotiations resumed, resulting in the final agreement.
With the Senate set to deliberate on the bill, the possibility of further political clashes looms. The outcome will determine the stability of federal operations heading into 2025.For more details, refer to the latest coverage from reliable news outlets.
