The Congress must either pass a budget or pass another Continuing Resolution to fund the government at 2024 levels until the next Congress does something. Anything.
A Continuing Resolution (often abbreviated to CR) is a type of appropriations legislation. An appropriations bill is a bill that appropriates (gives to, sets aside for) money to specific federal government departments, agencies, and programs. The money provides funding for operations, personnel, equipment, and activities. Basically a legal chance by Members of Congress to cowardly not make a decision to spend money.
The current 118th Congress is expected to Adjourn on December 20 for the Christmas Holidays. That’s just perfect.
The current Congress has less than seven days to finish their job. And of course, no one will read it. Instead, they will banter and bicker, trying to stuff it with all sorts of goodies. And pat themselves on the proverbial back for a job well-done.
Unless they are forced to pass a CR. Then the can will be kicked down to the 119th Congress which convenes on January 3. And have that CR expire right after the Inauguration.
So be prepared for anything, America. The Congress is planning a big surprise as our Christmas gift.
It is Twelve Days Before Christmas, after all!
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