Republicans release stopgap government funding plan

House Republicans on Tuesday released text for a stopgap bill that funds the government at current levels through Nov. 21 and boosts security funding for public officials.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the House plans to vote “by Friday” on the measure, saying it “will keep the government funded and operating at current levels while we continue all this work” on regular appropriations bills.

In addition to extending funding, it meets the Trump administration’s request for an additional $58 million for security for public officials — $30 million for the executive branch, and $28 million for the Supreme Court — plus a $30 million boost in security funding for security for members of Congress.

The $30 million boost in funding for member security will be deposited in a mutual aid account to reimburse local police for funds spent to protect members of Congress, according to a House GOP leadership source.