House Advances Two-Bill Funding Patch as Key Appropriations Remain Stalled

House approves a two-bill funding package for State, Treasury/IRS, and the FTC through Sept. 30, bringing the total number of passed annual appropriations to eight of 12 as the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline approaches; major agencies such as the Pentagon, HHS, Transportation/HUD, and DHS remain unfunded, with conservatives’ amendments defeated, signaling potential Senate paths but ongoing friction. The update also notes a Jan. 6 committee hearing, talks on DHS body-camera funding, and discussions of a second reconciliation megabill.