Democrats release debt ceiling bill that funds government until December 3

House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled legislation that would keep the federal government funded until Dec. 3 and suspend the debt limit until next year as deadlines to avoid the two crises loom in days.

The bill is expected to be put to a vote later Tuesday.

Republicans have been adamant that they will not support a suspension of the debt ceiling in protest against the Democrats’ $ 3.5 trillion bill to expand social safety net programs.

While the bill binding a suspension of the debt limit until December 2022 to avoid a government shutdown should easily pass through the House, it appears to be running out of votes in the Senate where at least 10 Republicans are expected to join in all. the Democrats so he can pass.

The bill also includes $ 28.6 billion to deal with recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Ida, which recently ravaged the south and east coasts. This may attract support from some Republicans who want to ensure disaster aid arrives in their districts in a timely manner, but is unlikely to attract the majority of the GOP.

Another $ 6.3 billion in the bill would provide funds to provide temporary shelter for Afghan refugees at U.S. facilities and in foreign countries, as well as for resettlement efforts.

The interim bill to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1 would mean lawmakers will haggle over long-term spending towards the end of the year, using the December recess as a way to pressure themselves into a deal. timely. fashion.

“By extending funding until December 3, this legislation will allow Congress to negotiate year-round government funding bills that make historic and transformative investments to benefit working families.” As we take this step today, providing help to those who desperately need it is a moral imperative, ”said the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Rosa DeLauroRosa DeLauro American workers need us to bring global pandemic under control Democrats pressure Biden to step up fight against hunger in the country Permanent extension of child tax credit will pay taxpayers dividends (D-Conn.) Said in a statement.