House Republican leaders on Tuesday released a stopgap funding bill that would avert a government shutdown on Oct. 1, keeping federal agencies funded through Nov. 21 while directing $30 million toward heightened security for federal officials, lawmakers, and the Supreme Court.
The security funding is part of the $58 million requested by the Trump administration for enhanced protections following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, 31, in Utah last week, Politico reported.
The 91-page proposal also gives the Trump administration flexibility to maintain full benefits under the WIC nutrition program and restores long-term budget autonomy for the District of Columbia through 2026.
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