The US House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, passed a bill to avert a government shutdown early next week.The bill, which passed by a vote of 217 to 213, extends government funding largely at current levels until Sep. 30, the end of the 2025 fiscal year.The Senate must approve the bill to ensure government agencies continue operating beyond midnight on Friday.A government shutdown in the United States would mean federal employees go without pay, impacting the economy and public services, freezing many social assistance programs, and leading to the closure of some daycare centers.House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote in a post on X, ‘today, House Republicans stood for the American people and voted to maintain funding the paychecks for our troops, the agents who secure our borders, the TSA workers responsible for safe air travel, as well as the healthcare and benefits for veterans, and essential services and programs that keep the government operational.’
