Senate appropriators have reached a funding agreement intended to keep the federal government operating and avert a shutdown. The deal comes after negotiations over a stopgap spending bill continued for an extended period, with lawmakers working to resolve differences before current funding expires.
The agreement is also described as addressing the White House’s authority over federal science funding. Reports indicate that the measure would limit efforts to give the administration greater control over grants and related funding decisions, including an overhaul associated with President Trump.
Senate leaders are seeking to advance the package during a politically sensitive period, as lawmakers campaign and face pressure to prevent a disruption in government operations. The agreement must still move through the Senate’s legislative process, and its final status will depend on congressional action before the funding deadline.