House Speaker Mike Johnson is advancing a temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown as the current funding expires on October 1.

Johnson announced plans to draft a new continuing budget to keep the government running beyond the looming funding deadline.

However, House Republicans recently failed to pass a funding bill that included a controversial voting measure backed by Donald Trump, complicating efforts to avert a potential shutdown.

Trump has insisted that any stopgap budget must be linked to the 'Save Act,' threatening Republican representatives with consequences if they support any solution without its approval.

This insistence on addressing noncitizen voting, which is already illegal, is further complicating negotiations and risking a government shutdown.

Johnson's proposed bill includes a six-month stopgap funding measure tied to the Save Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration.

The legislation faces significant opposition in the House, with most Democrats and a number of Republicans likely to vote against it.

Some Republicans advocate for a six-month extension, hoping to leverage the situation if Trump wins the upcoming election, while others prefer a shorter-term funding bill.

Concerns over fiscal discipline have led some Republican lawmakers to join Democrats in opposing the proposed budget extension.

Looking ahead, Congress faces another critical deadline on January 1 to address the nation's debt ceiling to avoid defaulting on over $35 trillion in debt.

If Congress does not reach a budget agreement by the end of September, a government shutdown could lead to hundreds of thousands of federal employees facing unpaid leave.

Democratic Representative Rosa DeLauro criticized Republicans for not fulfilling their responsibilities, emphasizing the urgency of keeping the government operational.