On Feb 29 2024, the House passed a short-term funding bill with a 320-99 vote to prevent a government shutdown, extending funding until March 8 and 22.

Nearly half of Republican lawmakers opposed the budget agreement, reflecting division within the party.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced progress on six annual spending bills with near completion on the remaining, but the extension doesn't cover aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

President Biden and other leaders are pushing for a separate military aid package for Ukraine, highlighting its urgency.

Future broader funding legislation is expected to result in spending cuts for many nondefense agencies and policy changes, according to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.

The bill, supported mainly by Democrats, is now headed to the Senate, with a vote expected between today and Friday.

To avoid a funding lapse, President Biden is anticipated to sign the bill before the midnight deadline on Friday.

The White House is preparing its 2025 fiscal year budget request for March 11, despite the current year's budget not being finalized.