Svmuu News: On July 22 local time, U.S. President Donald Trump, while delivering a speech in Georgia, mentioned that a federal government “shutdown” would occur in September due to disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over spending priorities.On July 21 local time, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill that will provide funding for federal agencies through December 4, thereby preventing a government “shutdown” due to the depletion of funds ahead of the November midterm elections.This temporary funding measure is also known as a “continuing resolution.”Once passed, the bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration. Currently, Senate Republican leaders are negotiating with Democrats and considering proposing their own short-term funding plan. If Congress fails to pass a funding bill in time, funding for most federal agencies and programs will expire at midnight on September 30, which marks the end of the current fiscal year. (CCTV)