Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown

Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown

Deirdre Walsh

Claudia Grisales

Barbara Sprunt

September 16, 2025 / 9:27 am

Two weeks before a possible government shutdown, House Republicans are unveiling legislation to fund the government through Nov. 21 and add security resources for government officials. It's unclear they have the votes to pass it as Democrats call for further negotiations.

The stopgap bill extends current funding levels for federal agencies for seven weeks and adds $58 million to boost security for the federal judiciary and for executive branch officials, following a request from the White House. Republican leaders in the House added another $30 million to increase resources that lawmakers can use for their own security.