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Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Freking, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 2, 2026
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Key takeaway The bill would fund the government at its current level until December 11.
Federal agencies are set to remain funded through early December. This comes as lawmakers work to prevent a shutdown during a critical time. The Senate is expected to vote on a measure soon, before its August break.
Lawmakers have been negotiating the terms of the funding bill. Some exceptions sought by the White House were not included. The bill would fund the government at its current level until December 11.
Further details on the spending bill are available from KPRC 2. The House has already passed a similar measure, and the Senate's version is expected to be voted on shortly.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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