The South Carolina Republican backed a short-term spending bill that would keep the government funded past the Sept. 30 fiscal year deadline.
Based on a release from U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., voted to pass a continuing resolution that would fund the government through Dec. 11, according to the senator’s office.
Current government funding is set to expire at the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. The continuing resolution, agreed to by the Senate Appropriations Committee, funds the government at current levels in most cases while giving Congress more time to complete appropriations bills, according to Scott’s office.
“The American people deserve a government that works for them, and that means keeping the government open and operating,” Scott said in a statement. “Today, the Senate passed a short-term spending bill that puts American workers and families first. In doing so, we are committed to avoiding another unnecessary shutdown, ensuring hardworking Americans continue receiving their paychecks, and protecting critical programs and services for families in South Carolina and across the country. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance a fiscal year 2027 funding bill that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and a strong future for the American people.”
According to Scott’s office, the Senate version of the bill includes bipartisan extensions maintaining funding for housing and nutrition programs, extending authorization for veterans’ health care and the Defense Production Act, and making adjustments to programs including the Disaster Relief Fund.
Scott’s office said past government shutdowns have cost the country between $7 billion and $14 billion in gross domestic product, led to more than 7,500 flight cancellations costing the travel industry $2.6 billion, and left 1.3 million troops facing pay uncertainty.
Source: U.S. Sen. Tim Scott original release.
