Government short-term funding bill includes billions in Afghan resettlement fundsThe House and Senate on Thursday passed a short-term funding bill that staved off a government shutdown and ensured funding to resettle thousands of Afghan refugees.
In a 65 to 35 vote the Senate approved funding that would provide $6.3 billion for Afghan resettlement, along with ensuring the federal government remains operational through Dec. 3.
"This is a good outcome — one I am happy we are getting done," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said from the Senate floor ahead of the vote. "With so many things happening in Washington, the last thing the American people need is for the government to grind to a halt."
The House voted 254-175 and the bill will now head to President Biden's desk.
The administration has said it expects upwards of 95,000 refugees to be brought to the U.S. over the next year, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
The funds will be designated for housing evacuees at facilities, screening, and resettlement.............
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