Lawmakers Return

• House lawmakers returned to Washington on Monday following a five-week recess in their home districts. • The primary priority is voting on a stopgap spending bill to maintain full federal government funding through early December. • This legislative action is critical to prevent a government shutdown from occurring before the upcoming midterm elections.

• House lawmakers returned to Washington on Monday following a five-week recess to address a limited legislative agenda. • The primary priority is a vote on a stopgap spending bill intended to maintain full federal government funding through early December. • This measure is critical as it aims to prevent a government shutdown by securing temporary funding before long-term budgets are finalized.