FY2027 appropriations stalled, CR likely with shutdown risk; Graham's death reshapes Senate
Key Questions
What is the status of FY2027 appropriations?
The House has advanced some appropriations bills, but the Senate is delayed due to partisan differences and election timing. A continuing resolution is likely, raising the risk of a government shutdown.
How does Lindsey Graham's death affect Senate budget processes?
Graham's death opens the Budget Committee chair, with Ron Johnson set to take over. Johnson supports a third reconciliation package and advancing the SAVE Act through budget rules.
What other legislative fights are tied to the budget process?
Congress faces additional fights over the NDAA, HR2 including the SAVE Act, and FISA reauthorization. The House has advanced a $95B blueprint with $10B for election grants.
House has advanced some appropriations bills but Senate is delayed. Partisan differences and election timing make a continuing resolution likely. Risk of government shutdown if negotiations stall. Lindsey Graham's death opens the Budget Committee chair; Ron Johnson is set to take the gavel and supports a third reconciliation package and a path for the SAVE Act through budget rules. The House has advanced a $95B blueprint with $10B for election grants. Congress also faces fights over NDAA, HR2 (including SAVE Act), and FISA reauthorization. Graham's legacy as a power-over-principles figure is being debated.