[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 197 (Monday, December 4, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7809-S7810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                        Government Funding Bill

  Madam President, on another matter, this week Congress will consider 
short-term funding legislation to provide resources to address many 
important issues facing our country. The House recently released its 
legislative text to fund the government through December 22. I look 
forward to our colleagues' consideration of that measure.
  This bill--one without any controversial policy riders--will continue 
government funding and give the House and Senate time to complete their 
work on a long-term solution. It will keep the government open and 
functional, and it includes critical resources for our national defense 
and to give States certainty to continue the Children's Health 
Insurance Program while the bipartisan work on CHIP reauthorization 
continues.
  Congressional leaders continue to work with the administration on a 
long-term funding proposal to help agencies accomplish their goals and 
to plan for the future.

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  As we wait for the House to take the next steps, I encourage my 
colleagues in the Senate to review the legislation. We will pass it 
before the end of the week.