House reaches deal on continuing resolution, vote expected Thursday

“Our continuing resolution will provide families, businesses, and communities with budget certainty while we negotiate long-term funding,” she added.

The final CR included a Democratic demand that the Department of Agriculture report to Congress about the effects of the trade war on farmers as well as a package of health-related extenders.

“I’m pleased that we were able to come to a short-term agreement to extend critical public health programs expiring at the end of the month including Community Health Centers, Medicaid in Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories and the Demonstration Program for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics,” said Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.).

It also included a rebuke of the White House, adding directions to prevent the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from attempting to block funds through rescissions.