President Biden Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

President Biden Takes Action to Prevent Shutdown

President Joe Biden has taken a significant step by signing a short-term stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. The White House confirmed this crucial move on Friday, highlighting the administration’s commitment to keeping the government running smoothly.

Swift Approval in Congress

The bill received swift approval in Congress, with the Democratic-majority U.S. Senate passing it on Thursday. This decision came just in time as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives also backed the bill, ensuring that funding would not run out within 36 hours.