Mike Johnson announces vote on bill to avoid government shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that a three-month stopgap funding bill will be voted on this week to prevent a government shutdown at the start of next month. The bill will be a basic continuing resolution, without any additional provisions like the SAVE Act. The bill also includes extra funding for the Secret Service for the 2024 Presidential Campaign. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the delay in reaching an agreement but expressed optimism that a shutdown can be avoided. Discussions are ongoing to reach a consensus and prevent a government shutdown, especially with the election approaching.