The House of Representative passed a $1.37 trillion spending measure on Tuesday to avoid a government shutdown when federal funding runs out at midnight on Friday.
What they're saying: Kellyanne Conway told reporters President Trump he is “very happy” about the legislation and signaled he plans to sign them to avoid a shutdown, according to CNBC.
Details: The deal allots $49 billion in funding across the government and includes policy provisions such as increasing the legal age of tobacco purchases to 21, a permanent repeal of three health insurance taxes and $1.5 billion in state grants to address to the opioid crisis.
- $25 million will be carved out in funding for gun violence research — the first time Congress will have funded the issue in 20 years.
- $1.375 billion for fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
- $425 million in election security grants.
- A $22 billion increase in defense spending.
- The legislation also boosts domestic and military spending, including a 3.1% pay raise for military members and federal civilian employees.
What's next: The Senate must clear the bills before Trump can ink his name.
The big picture: Unlike last year, Congress and the executive branch are on track to avoid an end-of-year shutdown.
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