STAT+: A looming deadline to fund the government will shape Congress’ unusual lame duck session — SkimNews
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- Democrats won control of the House and Senate, although Republicans will remain in charge until next year.
- Congress has until Dec. 11 to pass a government funding bill, with the lame-duck session beginning next week and ending when the next Congress is seated in January.
- Health care legislation completed this year would almost certainly have to be included in the government funding bill.
- Republicans need to confirm several of President Trump’s Health and Human Services nominees before Democrats take charge.
Why it matters: Republicans retain immediate control until January, even though Democrats won both chambers. With a Dec. 11 deadline for the funding bill, the remaining agenda also determines whether health care measures ride along with it and whether Trump’s Health and Human Services nominees are confirmed before the majority changes.
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