Congress has introduced a new spending proposal in response to mounting pressure from President Donald Trump, who has urged Republican lawmakers to prevent a potential government shutdown.
VERY IMPORTANT!
“The House and Senate have put together, under the circumstances, a very good funding Bill (‘CR’)! All Republicans should vote (Please!) YES next week.” –President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/7X639MQWXA
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 8, 2025
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The plan, released Saturday, seeks to balance critical funding priorities while addressing divisions within the GOP.
With the deadline to keep the government fully operational approaching, lawmakers are working to reach an agreement before March 14.
House Republicans have put forward a six-month stopgap government spending bill that increases defense funding while reducing spending on non-defense programs.
The President has made his demands clear.
He will NOT have his Presidency robbed by a lame duck Congress failing to do its job.
Schumer wants to hold the debt ceiling over Trump in 2025 to derail our agenda.
No BS CR with bio lab funding or J6 obstructionism or pay raises for…
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 19, 2024
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If passed, the measure would prevent a partial government shutdown during the first 100 days of Trump’s second term and keep the government funded through September.
According to the 99-page bill, the proposal includes a moderate increase in defense funding—raising spending by about $6 billion above fiscal year 2024 levels.
However, the figure remains below the levels agreed to for fiscal year 2025 under a bipartisan spending-limits deal struck in 2023.
The plan also aims to give the Defense Department more flexibility to start new programs and reallocate funds, addressing concerns from defense hawks who have warned that a temporary funding patch could limit military readiness.
Additionally, the bill ensures funding for previously authorized pay raises for junior enlisted military personnel.
The proposal also designates $6 billion for veterans’ healthcare and reduces non-defense discretionary spending by approximately $13 billion below fiscal year 2024 levels.
The plan sets overall discretionary federal defense spending at $892.5 billion, while non-defense discretionary spending is allocated at $708 billion.
House Republican aides indicated that the bill was “closely coordinated” with President Trump, though they did not confirm whether it had his formal endorsement.
MAGA Republicans have things well in hand. The CR through September is a final step of clearing the deck for President Trump and our America First agenda. Democrat elitists who have been devouring our country are freaking out, but they’re powerless to stop us. pic.twitter.com/1GUtwFSK3j
— Rep. Clay Higgins (@RepClayHiggins) March 9, 2025
As the deadline approaches, congressional leaders continue negotiations to secure enough support to pass the measure and prevent a shutdown.
The spending bill represents a key test of GOP unity in Trump’s second term, as lawmakers work to balance fiscal priorities while addressing national defense and government funding needs.
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