Government Funding Agreement

Congress passed a bill to extend government funding into March, ensuring government programs continue operating without disruption. This bipartisan agreement included $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in assistance for farmers, reflecting a compromise where neither party achieved all its goals. While some provisions like a bill to tackle junk fees and a congressional pay raise were excluded, significant spending remained that caused discontent among conservative factions. The bill's final length was reduced from 1,500 pages to 118, suggesting some improvement in transparency despite ongoing concerns about the legislative process.