Overview
- The framework pairs a short-term funding extension to Jan. 30 with three full‑year appropriations bills covering areas such as veterans, agriculture and the legislative branch.
- The plan does not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits now and instead guarantees a Senate vote on the issue by mid‑December with no outcome assured.
- At least eight to ten Democrats signaled they would join Republicans to clear a Sunday night procedural vote, which still requires 60 votes before further steps in both chambers.
- Negotiators say the package includes reversing shutdown‑related federal workforce firings, guaranteeing back pay protections and fully funding SNAP through fiscal year 2026.
- House support remains uncertain as some Democratic leaders reject a promise of a later health care vote, and the shutdown’s 40‑day toll includes widespread flight disruptions and delayed food assistance.