"Republicans rejected Democrats’ counteroffer on government funding before even seeing it."
"Congressional Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a new bill to extend government funding — less than two days ahead of a planned House vote on a Republican-drafted version.
The proposal includes a number of new provisions intended to push back on the Trump administration’s funding freezes and to allow agencies such as NOAA and the Department of Energy to maintain funding levels for certain programs.
It would also extend seemingly minor provisions that expire at month’s end, like a program for states allowing electric vehicles to travel in high-occupancy vehicle lanes."
Andres Picon reports for E&E News September 18, 2025.
SEE ALSO:
"Tables Turn For Democrats As They Use Shutdown For Leverage" (Politico)
"Senate Rejects Both Parties' Bills To Avoid A Shutdown, Leaving Next Steps Uncertain" (NBC News)
Advertisement 
