House GOP Sets Aggressive Summer Schedule for Spending Bills
Republican leaders aim to pass all 12 appropriations bills before August recess to avoid last year's delays.
Overview
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced the schedule during a closed-door meeting.
- The first spending bill, focusing on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, is set for early June.
- Intraparty tensions over controversial policies could hinder the process.
- The House GOP's slim majority may make passing all bills challenging.
- Senate and White House actions could delay final approval until after the November election.