The House Freedom Caucus is ramping up pressure on GOP leaders to delay fiscal 2025 spending legislation until January, seeking to prevent Democrats from pushing through a massive spending bill in President Biden’s final months. The group aims to wait until early January, hoping for a second term for former President Trump.
As members prepare to reconvene on Sept. 9, a stopgap spending bill is expected to be necessary to avoid a government shutdown, with Caucus members pushing to include the SAVE Act banning noncitizens from voting. Their statement sets the stage for a tense three-week period as lawmakers work to pass a budget for fiscal 2025.
House leaders have faced challenges in passing spending bills due to intraparty disagreements, while the Senate has yet to pass any, foreseeing the budget battle under the next administration. The ongoing struggle echoes last September’s tension, emphasizing the high stakes for House Speaker Mike Johnson.
This latest development underscores the increasing divide within Congress and sets the stage for a contentious battle over budget decisions in the coming months.